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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.
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. Synonyms. particularly. specifically. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.
(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)
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.
Definition of especially adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
You use especially to emphasize that what you are saying applies more to one person or thing than to any others.
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.
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 definition: 1. more than other things or people, or much more than usual: 2. for one particular person…. Learn more.
especially meaning, definition, what is especially: used to emphasize that something is more...: Learn more.
