Especially: meaning, definitions and examples
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especially
[ ษชหspษส(ษ)li ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น especialmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคท เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช besonders
๐ฎ๐ฉ terutama
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัะพะฑะปะธะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ szczegรณlnie
๐ฏ๐ต ็นใซ
๐ซ๐ท surtout
๐ช๐ธ especialmente
๐น๐ท รถzellikle
๐ฐ๐ท ํนํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุงุตุฉู
๐จ๐ฟ zejmรฉna
๐ธ๐ฐ najmรค
๐จ๐ณ ็นๅซ
๐ธ๐ฎ zlasti
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฉrstaklega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำัััะตัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแแแฃแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xรผsusilษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.