especially
/ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/
adverb
In a special manner; specially.
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Adverb 4 meanings
In a special manner; specially.
“He got up early especially.”
Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
Exeptionally.
“The buildings are not especially large.”
Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.
“Invite them all, especially Molly.”
Where it comes from
Etymology
From especial + -ly.
ESPECIALLY at a glance
ESPECIALLY has 10 letters and scores 17 points in Scrabble (E 1 + S 1 + P 3 + E 1 + C 3 + I 1 + A 1 + L 1 + L 1 + Y 4) and 20 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #587 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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