Bone
Bone adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: grew up in a backwoods area that was bone poor
Especially and bone are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Bone".
Especially
Especially adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: that university is especially strong in the sciences
Bone and especially are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bone" instead an adverb "Especially".
Nearby Word: especial
Both words in one sentence
- This leads to Margaret suspecting that Eleanor's bone harp lied about Anne murdering her, especially Anne's reaction to the accusation.
Source: Literature / Cruel Sisters - Many of the ones who especially like him will throw him a bone by not calling him Mid-Boss.
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In the case of especially prolific warriors, this can consist of dozens to hundreds of items of bone jewelry.
Source: Video Game / Dwarf Fortress
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