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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.
especially. adverb. es· pe· cial· ly i-ˈspe-shə-lē. -ˈspesh-lē. Synonyms of especially. 1. : specially sense 1. 2. a. : in particular : particularly. food seems cheaper, especially meats. b. : for a particular purpose. built especially for research. 3. used as an intensive. an especially good essay. nothing especially radical in the remarks.
1. to an exceptional degree; particularly; markedly: Be especially watchful. 2. in particular; preeminently; above all. 3. for a particular purpose; specifically: designed especially for you. [1350–1400] usage: See special.
Especially describes something that can be singled out as better or more than. An especially tall building is extremely tall. Behind many good adverbs is a good adjective; this is especially true for the word especially, which is built from the common adjective special.
Especially definition: particularly; exceptionally; markedly. See examples of ESPECIALLY used in a sentence.
ESPECIALLY meaning: 1. very much; more than usual or more than other people or things: 2. for a particular reason: 3…. Learn more.
You use especially to emphasize that what you are saying applies more to one person, thing, or area than to any others.
Definition of especially adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Especially Definition. Particularly; mainly; to a marked degree; unusually. (focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal. (manner) In a special manner; specially. (focus) Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something. Invite everyone, especially Molly.
ESPECIALLY definition: 1. more than other things or people, or much more than usual: 2. for one particular person…. Learn more.
