Especially - translation, pronunciation and examples
especially
more than usual or in particular
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When to use especially
Ей нравятся все десерты, особенно торт.
Музей особенно многолюден по воскресеньям.
especially usage examples
Ей нравятся все десерты, особенно торт.
She likes all the desserts, especially the cake.
Музей особенно многолюден по воскресеньям.
The museum is especially crowded on Sundays.
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identical to the headword; used for special emphasis
very close to especially, but a little more formal and often used to single out one item from a group
focuses on exact details or a precise example, not just general emphasis
adds emphasis because something makes a statement stronger
close to especially, but often points to one specific item in a larger group
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What's the difference between especially / particularly / specifically / all the more / in particular / notably
identical to the headword; used for special emphasis
I like all fruit, especially apples.
Я люблю все фрукты, особенно яблоки.
very close to especially, but a little more formal and often used to single out one item from a group
I’m particularly interested in history.
Меня особенно интересует история.
focuses on exact details or a precise example, not just general emphasis
I mean this book specifically.
Я имею в виду именно эту книгу.
adds emphasis because something makes a statement stronger
After what happened, I’m all the more careful.
После того, что случилось, я тем более осторожен.
close to especially, but often points to one specific item in a larger group
I enjoy sports, in particular football.
Я люблю спорт, в частности футбол.
emphasizes a clear or important example, often in a slightly more formal way
Several people were absent, notably John.
Некоторых людей не было, особенно Джона.
means mainly, not just especially; it shows the largest part or main reason
The class is chiefly for beginners.
Этот класс в основном для начинающих.
She is mainly interested in science.
Она в основном интересуется наукой.
emphasizes the most important thing among several things
Above all, be honest.
Прежде всего, будь честным.
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How to pronounce especially and what this word means
especially translation: особенно. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce especially
/ɪˈspeʃəli/
especially translation
особенно
especially examples
She likes all the desserts, especially the cake.
especially transcription
/ɪˈspeʃəli/, /ɪˈspɛʃəli/
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especially meaning: what does it mean?
more than usual or in particular
especially pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
especially is pronounced as /ɪˈspeʃəli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
especially definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She likes all the desserts, especially the cake. Translation: Ей нравятся все десерты, особенно торт.
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