English · Adjectives
especially
/ɪˈspɛʃəli/
[/ɪˈspɛʃəli/]
more than usual; particularly
Beginneradverb
Definition
Especially means more than in other cases or above all.
Example
I love fruit, especially mangoes.
I love fruit, especially mangoes.
Etymology
From 'especial', from Latin 'specialis' meaning particular, plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to point out one thing as more important than others.