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especially.

In a special manner; specially.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li//əˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li//ɛsˈpɛʃ.(ə.)li//ɪkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/nonstandard, proscribed
  1. In a special manner; specially.

    He got up early especially.
  2. Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.

    focus
  3. Exeptionally.

    The buildings are not especially large.
  4. Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.

    focus
    Invite them all, especially Molly.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English especial Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English especially From especial + -ly.

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