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Meaning of 'especially' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Especially [ adv.]
- In an especial manner; chiefly; particularly; peculiarly; in an uncommon degree.

Meaning of 'especially' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . especially [ r]
Meaning (1):
- to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
Example in sentence:
  • a particularly gruesome attack;
  • an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger;
  • he was particularly fussy about spelling;
  • under peculiarly tragic circumstances
Meaning (2):
- in a special manner
Example in sentence:
  • a specially arranged dinner

Nearby Words:

espace espadon espalier espaliered espaliering esparcet esparto espauliere especial especialness

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