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especially. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English es‧pe‧cial‧ly /ɪˈspeʃəli/ S1 W1 adverb 1 [ sentence adverb] used to emphasize that something is more important or happens more with one particular thing than with others SYN particularly I never liked long walks, especially in winter.
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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.
Definition of especially adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ESPECIALLY meaning: 1. more than other things or people, or much more than usual: 2. for one particular person…. Learn more.
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Britannica Dictionary definition of ESPECIALLY
informal
— used to say that you are not very interested in doing something
•“Would you like to go to a movie?” “No, not especially.”
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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.
You use especially to emphasize that what you are saying applies more to one person, thing, or area than to any others.
