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ESPECIALLY

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• ESPECIALLY (adverb)
The adverb ESPECIALLY has 2 senses:

1. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
2. in a special manner

Familiarity information: ESPECIALLY used as an adverb is rare.

• ESPECIALLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

To a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

Synonyms:

especially; particularly; specially; peculiarly

Context examples:

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

Pertainym:

especial (surpassing what is common or usual or expected)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

In a special manner

Synonyms:

specially; especially

Context example:

a specially arranged dinner

Pertainym:

especial (surpassing what is common or usual or expected)

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