Especially
Especially adverb - In the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others.
Initially and especially are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Initially" instead an adverb "Especially".
Nearby Word: especial
Initially
Initially adverb - In the beginning.
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Synonyms for Initially
Especially and initially are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Initially".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- largely and especially
- largely and initially
- primarily and especially
- primarily and initially
- basically and especially
- basically and initially
- chiefly and especially
- chiefly and initially
- mainly and especially
- mainly and initially
- mostly and especially
- mostly and initially
- overall and especially
- overall and initially
Both words in one sentence
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The latter was especially unwise since White, who was initially trying to break up the fight, instead is provoked into attacking as well.
Source: Film / L.A. Confidential -
The latter was especially unwise since White, who was initially trying to break up the fight, instead decides to join in.
Source: Your Mom - In fact, initially her belief that Suwa Daisuke especially could never be attracted to her is what made him safe enough to befriend.
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