Altogether and Especially

Altogether

Altogether adverb - For the most part.

Especially is an antonym for altogether.

Especially

Especially adverb - In regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail.
Usage example: he especially minded the proposed changes to the work schedule

Altogether is an antonym for especially.

Nearby Word: especial

Both words in one sentence

  • Anime / Future Card Buddyfight Lost in Translation: A joke in Episode 4, especially since it involves a character cameoing from another anime altogether.
  • Dressed All in Rubber It can be a fashion statement (especially in Hollywood circles), it can be a power uniform, and it can subliminally say something different altogether.
  • Series / Canada's Worst Driver Winning the trophy... more like Sucky Moment of Dethroning—especially for Mike Butt and Jason Zhang, who gave up driving altogether.
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