Especially
Especially adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: that university is especially strong in the sciences
Hardly is an antonym for especially.
Nearby Word: especial
Hardly
Hardly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.
Especially is an antonym for hardly.
Nearby Word: hard
Both words in one sentence
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Hardly any respect is given to the islanders that are evicted in the Survivor Edition, especially Dheerse, Birdo, and Broccoli.
- But especially Yukari who is hardly at home for her daughter and is very selfish.
- A lot of it hardly bats an eye in Europe, where violence is the most common subject for censorship, especially regarding minors.
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