Especially
Especially adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: that university is especially strong in the sciences
Far and especially are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Far" instead an adverb "Especially".
Nearby Word: especial
Far
Far adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: the solid advice that if you can't say something good about a person, it is far better to say nothing at all
Especially and far are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Far".
Nearby Words: fared, faring
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The characterization is done extremely well for him, the author going as far as to write very controversial actions to stay consistent, especially at the end.
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Everyone's parents have their moments, especially Simon's, who are far too sexually active for their age, as well as far too open about that fact.
Source: Series / The Inbetweeners -
Not that many bothered enforcing this worldview with any real vigour warfare is expensive, especially when your men are operating far from home, and the world is really rather large.
Source: China Takes Over the World
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