English Online Dictionary. What means especially? What does especially mean?
English
Alternative forms
- esp., esp (abbreviation)
- esp, espc (Internet slang)
Etymology
especial + -ly
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/, /əˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/, /ɛsˈpɛʃ.(ə.)li/
- (nonstandard, proscribed) IPA(key): /ɛkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/
Adverb
especially (comparative more especially, superlative most especially)
- (manner) In a special manner; specially.
- (focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
- (focus) Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.
Synonyms
- (special manner):
- (particularly): in particular; see also Thesaurus:specifically
- (emphasis): first and foremost; see also Thesaurus:above all
Related terms
- especial
- special
- specialist
- specialty
- 'specially
Translations
See also
- esp