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- Dictionaryespecially/ɪˈspɛʃəli/
adverb
- 1. used to single out one person or thing over all others: "he despised them all, especially Sylvester" Similar
- 2. to a great extent; very much: "he didn't especially like dancing" Similar
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ESPECIALLY definition: 1. very much; more than usual or more than other people or things: 2. for a particular reason: 3…. Learn more.
(used to emphasize the importance of one thing among others of its type or to point to one thing among others) very; particularly: He was especially fond of his youngest brother. She campaigned throughout the US, but especially in the northeast. (Definition of especially from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Definition of especially adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the adverb 'especially', which emphasizes that something applies more to one person or thing than to others. See examples, collocations, and translations of 'especially' in different languages.
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Especially means particularly or exceptionally, as in That was especially helpful or This road can be dangerous, especially when it’s icy. Specially most commonly means in a special manner or for a special purpose, as in This was specially made or You were specially chosen for this project .
Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb especially, which can express more than usual, or only for one person or purpose. See translations of especially in different languages and examples of sentences with especially.
