Definitions

especially

[ih-spesh-uh-lee] / ɪˈspɛʃ ə li /

ADVERB

exceptionally, particularly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chiefly exclusively notably principally specially specifically

STRONG

peculiarly

WEAK

abnormally above all before all else conspicuously curiously eminently expressly extraordinarily in particular in specie mainly markedly oddly outstandingly preeminently primarily remarkably signally singularly strangely strikingly supremely unaccountably uncommonly uncustomarily uniquely unusually wonderfully

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broadly

WEAK

commonly generally normally ordinarily unexceptionally usually

Example Sentences

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Beth added: "I think we need to education a lot of boys and men, especially when they're young, to sort of prevent it rather than just dealing with it after it's happened."

From BBC

Despite this, many seafarers -- especially on ships without such labour agreements -- are reporting difficulties with getting repatriated.

From Barron's

Any sign that the war could continue has sparked a knee-jerk rise in yields, especially for shorter-term Treasurys that are particularly sensitive to shifts in the near-term outlook for interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her appointment as the National Assembly’s president in 2006 gave her a central role in selecting judges—especially Supreme Court magistrates.

From The Wall Street Journal

At its peak, the meals here were prepared for both the royal household and ordinary people, especially during religious gatherings and special occasions.

From BBC

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