Especially

Pronunciation: /əˈspɛʃliː/

Especially (adv)

  1. Used to show that something is more important or relevant than other things.
  2. Used to highlight a specific case or example that stands out.

Common collocations: especially important, especially relevant, especially notable, especially common

Especially (adverb)

Examples

  • This task is especially important for our project.
  • She is especially talented in music.

Synonyms of Especially

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Especially

  • — Used when referring to all cases without exception.
  • — Indicates something that is usual or common.