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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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Learn the meaning of especially, an adverb that emphasizes the importance or reason of something. See how to use it in sentences and compare it with specially.
- English (US)
(used to emphasize the importance of one thing among others...
- Znaczenie Especially, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
especially definicja: 1. very much; more than usual or more...
- Especially in Spanish
ESPECIALLY translate: sobre todo, expresamente,...
- Especially in Russian
ESPECIALLY translate: особенно , специально . Learn more in...
- Especially in Arabic
ESPECIALLY translate: بِشَكْل خاص, خُصوصاً. Learn more in...
- Especially in French
ESPECIALLY translate: particulièrement, en particulier,...
- Especially in German
ESPECIALLY translate: besonders. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- English (US)
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the adverb especially. Find out how to use it as a specifier, an intensive, or a contrastive.
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 of especially, an adverb that emphasizes the importance or relevance of something. Find out how to use it correctly in different contexts and sentences, and see synonyms and translations.
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.
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.
