Especially — Es*pe cial*ly, adv. In an especial manner; chiefly; particularly; peculiarly; in an uncommon degree. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
especially — index a fortiori, particularly Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
especially — c.1400, from ESPECIAL (Cf. especial) + LY (Cf. ly) (2) … Etymology dictionary
especially — es|pe|cial|ly W1S1 [ıˈspeʃəli] adv 1.) [sentence adverb] used to emphasize that something is more important or happens more with one particular thing than with others = ↑particularly ▪ I never liked long walks, especially in winter. ▪ Art books… … Dictionary of contemporary English
especially — es|pe|cial|ly [ ı speʃli ] adverb *** 1. ) used when mentioning conditions that make something more relevant, important, or true: PARTICULARLY: It was a very cold house, especially in the winter. especially because/since: He did not want to upset … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
especially — [[t]ɪspe̱ʃ(ə)li[/t]] ♦♦ 1) ADV: ADV with cl/group (emphasis) You use especially to emphasize that what you are saying applies more to one person, thing, or area than to any others. Millions of wild flowers colour the valleys, especially in April… … English dictionary
especially — adverb Date: 15th century 1. specially 1 2. a. in particular ; particularly < food seems cheaper, especially meats > b. for a particular purpose < built especially for research > 3. used as an intensive … New Collegiate Dictionary
especially — , specially Specially means for a specific purpose or occasion, as in a specially designed wedding dress. Especially means particularly or exceptionally, as in an especially talented singer. A simple guide is to ask yourself whether you could… … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
especially — adverb /ɛsˈpɛʃəli/ a) In a special manner; specially There is now such an immense microliterature on hepatics that, beyond a certain point I have given up trying to integrate (and evaluate) every minor paper published especially narrowly… … Wiktionary
especially — adv. Especially is used with these adjectives: ↑adept, ↑annoying, ↑appealing, ↑applicable, ↑bad, ↑beneficial, ↑busy, ↑careful, ↑complex, ↑concerned, ↑conducive, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
