ESPECIALLY Definition & Meaning

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especially

[ih-spesh-uh-lee]

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adverb

particularly; exceptionally; markedly.
Be especially watchful when you are out walking alone.
I love spending time outdoors, especially on sunny days.
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especially

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adverb

in particular; specifically
for everyone's sake, especially your children's
very much
especially useful for vegans

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Usage

See special.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of especially¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; especial + -ly

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Synonym Study

Especially, chiefly, particularly, principally refer to those cases that seem to be significant. Especially and particularly single out the most prominent case or example (often in order to particularize a general statement): Winter is especially severe on old people. Corn grows well in the Midwest, particularly in Iowa. Chiefly and principally imply that the general statement applies to a majority of the cases in question and have a somewhat comparative force: Owls fly chiefly at night. Crime occurs principally in large cities.

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Example Sentences

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The two-time Libertadores champion is not particularly known for letting himself get carried away too easily, especially in front of the cameras.

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An increase in the urban population, especially in slum areas, might further increase poverty and social disparities, he says.

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But nearly every state would feel some impact, especially under the provisions in the reconciliation bill, which are more restrictive than the CMS proposal.

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Using puppets was meant to provide the actors, especially Mason Thames, who plays Hiccup, a real-world scene partner.

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Tourists wandered through openings in the gates, some lamenting the lengthy detours the barriers required — especially given the humidity and heat that pressed down on the city.

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When To Use

What's the difference between especially and��specially?

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.

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