Especially
Especially adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: that university is especially strong in the sciences
Much and especially are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Much" instead an adverb "Especially".
Nearby Word: especial
Much
Much adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: much gratified by the favorable response to her novel
Especially and much are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Much".
Nearby Word: muchness
Mutual synonyms
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