Especially
Especially adverb - In the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others.
Essentially and especially are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Essentially" instead an adverb "Especially".
Nearby Word: especial
Essentially
Essentially adverb - In essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature.
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Synonyms for Essentially
Especially and essentially are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Essentially".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- largely and especially
- largely and essentially
- greatly and especially
- greatly and essentially
- really and especially
- really and essentially
- particularly and especially
- particularly and essentially
- primarily and especially
- primarily and essentially
- basically and especially
- basically and essentially
- chiefly and especially
- chiefly and essentially
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Essentially and Especially. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/especially/essentially
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