English Explanatory Dictionary

especially

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a special manner; specially.
  2. Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
  3. Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /əˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛsˈpɛʃ.(ə.)li/ En-us-especially.ogg /ɪkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/

Word forms

especially more especially most especially esp. esp espc

Etymology

From especial + -ly.

Synonyms

in particular first and foremost

Related words

especial special specialist specialty 'specially esp
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