At first
Especially and at first are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Especially" instead an adverb phrase "At first".
Especially
Especially adverb - In the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others.
At first and especially are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "At first" instead an adverb "Especially".
Nearby Word: especial
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- largely and at first
- largely and especially
- primarily and at first
- primarily and especially
- basically and at first
- basically and especially
- supremely and at first
- supremely and especially
- chiefly and at first
- chiefly and especially
- mainly and at first
- mainly and especially
- mostly and at first
- mostly and especially
Both terms in one sentence
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Similarly, Simon has a few issues with Lagann's systems at first, especially the jet thruster.
Source: How Do I Shot Web? - Despite his efforts, everybody flat out rejects Noah (at first), especially considering the fact that it was him who launched the missile in the first place.
Source: Death Equals Redemption -
This can happen with internet ads or autoplay audio/video in general, especially advertisements that aren't obviously ads at first.
Source: Gaslighting
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Especially and At first. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/at_first/especially
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