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especially
[ ih-spesh-uh-lee ]
adverb
- particularly; exceptionally; markedly:
Be especially watchful when you are out walking alone.
I love spending time outdoors, especially on sunny days.
Synonyms: , ,
especially
/ ɪˈɛʃəɪ /
adverb
- in particular; specifically
for everyone's sake, especially your children's
- very much
especially useful for vegans
Usage Note
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of especially1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Their poor eyesight and slow swimming speed make river dolphins especially prone to collisions with boats and other obstacles.
That has not panned out, especially in the case of China, so the US is moving decisively away from this world.
In her memory, he and his wife have launched a foundation to help families of terminally ill children - especially those who can't afford to stop working during their child's final months.
It can also be helpful to anchor your bowl in a kitchen towel, especially if your whisking often tends to get especially vigorous.
Los Angeles needs housing and economic policies that work — especially as we recover from the January wildfires.
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Related 51Թs
Especially Vs. Specially
What's the difference between especially Իspecially?
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.
Perhaps most confusingly, specially is sometimes used as a synonym of especially, though especially is much more commonly used.
Both words are adverbs. Specially is the adverb form of the adjective special. This might be the best way to remember the way specially is typically used, which is to describe something being done in a special way or for a special purpose. On the other hand, the adjective especial is not commonly used. Especially can always be used interchangeably with particularly.
Here’s an example of especially and specially used correctly in a sentence.
Example: The team worked especially hard to specially make all of these decorations in time for the event.
Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between especially and specially.
Quiz yourself on especially .specially!
Should especially or specially be used in the following sentence?
I had this cake _____ made for your birthday.
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