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es·pe·cial·ly  (-spsh-l, -spsh-)
adv.
To an extent or degree deserving of special emphasis; particularly.

especially
Adverb
1. particularly: people are dying, especially children and babies
2. more than usually: an especially virulent disease
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.especially - to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common; "he was particularly fussy about spelling"; "a particularly gruesome attack"; "under peculiarly tragic circumstances"; "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger"
2.especially - in a special manner; "a specially arranged dinner"

especially
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especially [ɪˈspɛʃlɪ] adv (gen) → especialmente (= above all); sobre todo (= particularly); en especial
especially [ɪˈspɛʃlɪ] adv (= particularly) → particulièrement (= above all); surtout
especially [ɪsˈpɛʃlɪ] advbesonders
especially [ɪˈspɛʃlɪ] advspecialmente (= above all); soprattutto (= specifically); espressamente (= particularly); particolarmente


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