Especially

adverb
/ɪˈspeʃəli/

Meaning

particularly; in particular; above all
Used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others.

Example Sentences

I love all fruits, especially mangoes.

I love all kinds of fruit, especially mangoes.

Synonyms

particularly, specifically, notably, chiefly, mainly
Entry 1
particularly, specifically, notably, chiefly, mainly
Entry 2
particularly, notably, chiefly, mainly

Antonyms

generally, broadly, commonly
Entry 1
generally, broadly, commonly
Entry 2
generally, commonly

Collocations

especially important, especially difficult, especially when, especially useful, especially relevant
Entry 1
especially important, especially difficult, especially when
Entry 2
especially important, especially useful, especially relevant

More Example Sentences

She avoids talking loudly, especially in public.

They struggled to stay calm, especially at first.

He struggled to wake up early, especially at first.

She avoids skipping breakfast, especially on busy days.

They avoid buying unnecessary things, especially online.

She struggles to speak confidently, especially at first.

He avoids checking his phone, especially during meetings.

They avoid leaving things unfinished, especially at work.

We struggle to understand the accent, especially at first.

I struggled to follow the instructions, especially at first.

Related Vocabularies

in a usual or expected way
for this reason; as a result
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
to a reasonable extent, not excessively
to a high degree; extremely; greatly
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way

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