Especially: meaning, definitions and examples

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especially

 

[ ษชหˆspษ›สƒ(ษ™)li ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in particular

Used to single out one person or thing over all others.

Synonyms

notably, particularly, specifically

Examples of usage

  • I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
  • The children were especially excited to see the fireworks.
  • She was especially talented in playing the piano.
Context #2 | Adverb

to a great extent

Used to emphasize a quality or condition.

Synonyms

exceptionally, extraordinarily, remarkably

Examples of usage

  • The team played especially well in the final match.
  • She looked especially beautiful in that dress.
  • This cake is especially delicious.

Translations

Translations of the word "especially" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น especialmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคถเฅ‡เคท เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช besonders

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terutama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะพะฑะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczegรณlnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰นใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท surtout

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ especialmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถzellikle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠนํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงุตุฉู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zejmรฉna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najmรค

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰นๅˆซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zlasti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฉrstaklega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัั–ั€ะตัะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒกแƒแƒ™แƒฃแƒ—แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xรผsusilษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ especialmente

Etymology

The word 'especially' originated from the Middle English word 'especial', which came from the Old French 'especial' meaning 'particular'. The adverb form 'especially' has been in use since the 15th century, evolving to its current meaning of 'particularly' or 'to a great extent'. It is a versatile word that adds emphasis or specificity to a statement.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #381, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.