especially
[adverb]
Synonyms: exceptionally, conspicuously, markedly, notably, outstandingly, remarkably, specially, strikingly, uncommonly, unusually

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Related Idioms: before all else
Related Words: remarkably, unusually, exceptionally, markedly, peculiarly, singularly, uniquely, eminently, notably, preeminently, supremely

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

es‧pe‧cial‧ly S1 W1 /ɪˈspeʃəli/ adverb

1. [sentence adverb] used to emphasize that something is more important or happens more with one particular thing than with others Synonym : 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 Synonym : 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.


GRAMMAR
Do not use especially before the subject of a sentence to emphasize it. Put especially after the subject:
Older voters especially (NOT Especially older voters) are concerned about crime.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

especially
adverb
1.
BAD: The course has been especially designed for students preparing for the First Certificate examination.
GOOD: The course has been specially designed for students preparing for the First Certificate examination.

Usage Note:
See note at SPECIALLY 1 (specially)

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2.
BAD: In the south of Germany there is a different mentality. Especially the Bavarians are very lively and cheerful.
GOOD: In the south of Germany there is a different mentality. The Bavarians especially are very lively and cheerful.
BAD: Looking after children can be very tiring. Especially young children need a lot of attention.
GOOD: Looking after children can be very tiring. Young children especially need a lot of attention.

Usage Note:
Especially cannot come at the beginning of a sentence. Put it after the subject (NOT in front of the subject): 'This year's examination results are surprisingly good. The girls especially have done better than we expected.'

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