especially
especially
more than usual or in particular
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especially with Russian translation
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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especially synonyms
What's the difference between especially / particularly / specifically / all the more / in particular / notably
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.
focuses on exact details or a precise example, not just general emphasis
I mean this book specifically.
adds emphasis because something makes a statement stronger
After what happened, I’m all the more careful.
close to especially, but often points to one specific item in a larger group
I enjoy sports, in particular football.
emphasizes a clear or important example, often in a slightly more formal way
Several people were absent, notably John.
means mainly, not just especially; it shows the largest part or main reason
The class is chiefly for beginners.
She is mainly interested in science.
emphasizes the most important thing among several things
Above all, be honest.
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How to pronounce especially and what this word means
especially means especially. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce especially
/ɪˈspeʃəli/
especially translation
especially
especially examples
She likes all the desserts, especially the cake.
especially transcription
/ɪˈspeʃəli/, /ɪˈspɛʃəli/
Questions about this word
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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