especially

Etymology

especial + -ly

adv

  1. (manner) In a special manner; specially.
    He got up early especially.
    L.N.E.R. class "Y6" 3 ft. 1 in. 0-4-0 steam tram locomotive No. 7133 This locomotive, constructed at the Stratford works of the former Great Eastern Railway in 1897, was one of six which were built between 1883 and 1897 especially to work the Wisbech and Upwell Tramway. 1944 July and August, Railway Magazine, page 233, photo caption
  2. (focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
  3. (focus) Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.
    Invite them all, especially Molly.

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