Especially and Only

Especially

Especially adverb - In the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others.

Only and especially are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Only" instead an adverb "Especially".

Nearby Word: especial

Only

Only adverb - For nothing other than.

Especially and only are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Only".
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