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especially

es·pe·cially

UK/ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ US/əˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ very common

adverb

1.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

  • “he was particularly fussy about spelling”
  • “a particularly gruesome attack”
  • “under peculiarly tragic circumstances”
  • “an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger”
2.

in a special manner

  • “a specially arranged dinner”
Synonyms

Origin

From especial + -ly.

Related words

Pertaining to

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