Pronunciation

/ɪkˈspeʃəli/

Definitions

• Adverb: In particular; especially noteworthy or significant. It emphasizes that something is more true or relevant in a specific case than in general.

Example usage:

• Adverb: “She loves all animals, but especially dogs.”
  • This sentence suggests that while she has affection for all animals, her love for dogs stands out more.

Phrases

• “Especially when”: To emphasize that something happens more often or is more applicable under certain circumstances.

  • Example: “The garden looks beautiful, especially when the sun is setting.”

• “Especially considering”: To highlight that something is remarkable given a specific context or condition.

  • Example: “Their success is impressive, especially considering they started with minimal resources.”

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “The chef takes pride in using fresh ingredients, especially the herbs from his own garden.”
• “It was a challenging task, but he managed it well, especially since he had no prior experience.”

Synonyms

• Particularly
• Specially
• More so
• Chiefly
• Above all
• Primarily
• Mainly