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especially (oh)



[sentence adverb] used to emphasize that something is more important or happens more with one particular thing than with others
-synonym particularly particularly
::I never liked long walks, especially in winter.
::Art books are expensive to produce, especially if they contain colour illustrations.
[+ adjective/adverb] to a particularly high degree or much more than usual
-synonym particularly particularly
::I was especially fond of chocolate biscuits.
::Feedback is especially important in learning skills.
::A depreciation of the dollar would make US exports cheaper and especially so in Japan.
::Graphics are especially well handled in the book.
for a particular person, purpose etc
especially for
::She bought a new pair of trainers especially for the trip.
not especially
not very, or not very much
::Accidents aren't especially common, but you never know.
::He didn't especially want to learn to dance.
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WORD CHOICE: especially, specially
It is better to use especially in front of adjectives to emphasize them, although some people also use specially : The cake was especially good. | This part is especially interesting.
Use especially to say that something applies more to one thing or situation than to others : Everyone loved it, especially the children. | You should call first, especially if you're going to be late.
Use specially to say that something is done or made for a particular purpose : I got this specially for you. | specially designed equipment
!! Especially never comes at the start of a sentence : He loves fruit. He especially likes kiwis (NOT Especially he likes ...).