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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈspɛʃəli/ · UK /ɪˈspeʃəli/

especially means: More than other people or things, or more than usual.

adverb

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More than other people or things, or more than usual.

  • I like fruit, especially apples.
  • This advice is especially useful for beginners.
  • She was especially quiet during dinner.

Similar words: particularly, in particular

Common phrases: especially important, especially for children, especially when tired, especially cold

Questions about especially

What does especially mean?

More than other people or things, or more than usual.

What is especially in other languages?

Türkçe: özellikle · Español: especialmente · Français: surtout · Deutsch: besonders · Italiano: specialmente · 日本語: 特に

How do you pronounce especially?

In American English /ɪˈspɛʃəli/; in British English /ɪˈspeʃəli/.

How do you use especially in a sentence?

I like fruit, especially apples. This advice is especially useful for beginners.

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