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es·pe·cial·ly

especially

 
 
pronunciation:
ih spe sh li
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: better or more than usual; to a great degree.
The food is especially good at this restaurant.I'm especially tired tonight.
synonyms:
outstandingly, particularly
similar words:
really, very
definition 2: in particular.
The trip will be expensive, especially if we go by plane.
synonyms:
particularly
similar words:
specially, specifically
definition 3: for one reason or purpose in particular
I bought this bracelet especially for you.
synonyms:
precisely, specifically
similar words:
just, specially