especially

[ɪˈspɛʃ(ə)li]

especially Definition

• 1. used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others
• 2. used to emphasize something

Using especially: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "especially" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I love all fruits, especially apples.

• Example

  She is an excellent cook, especially when it comes to baking.

• Example

  The concert was amazing, especially the encore performance.

• Example

  I enjoy spending time with my family, especially during the holidays.

especially Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for especially

• particularly
• notably
• specifically
• distinctly
• expressly

Origins of especially

from Old French 'especialment', from Latin 'specialis', meaning 'special'

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Summary: especially in Brief

The adverb 'especially' [ɪˈspɛʃ(ə)li] is used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others, and to emphasize something. It is often used in phrases like 'especially when it comes to' or 'especially during', as in 'She is an excellent cook, especially when it comes to baking.'