especially

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W1S1 [ıˈspeʃəli] adv

1.) [sentence adverb]

used to emphasize that something is more important or happens more with one particular thing than with others

= ↑particularly

▪ I never liked long walks, especially in winter.

▪ Art books are expensive to produce, especially if they contain colour illustrations.

2.) [+ adjective/adverb]

to a particularly high degree or much more than usual

= ↑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.

3.) for a particular person, purpose etc

especially for

▪ She bought a new pair of trainers especially for the trip.

4.) 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 ...).

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