especially
[ ih-spesh-uh-lee ]
/ ɪˈspɛʃ ə li /
adverb
particularly; exceptionally; markedly: Be especially watchful.
synonym study for especially
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 Middle West, 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.
usage note for especially
See
special.
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British Dictionary definitions for especially
especially
/ (ɪˈspɛʃəlɪ) /
adverb
in particular; specifically
for everyone's sake, especially your children's
very much
especially useful for vegans