Especially
Especially adverb - In the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others.
Originally and especially are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Originally" instead an adverb "Especially".
Nearby Word: especial
Originally
Originally adverb - In the beginning.
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Synonyms for Originally
Especially and originally are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Originally".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- really and especially
- really and originally
- individually and especially
- individually and originally
- primarily and especially
- primarily and originally
- basically and especially
- basically and originally
- chiefly and especially
- chiefly and originally
- principally and especially
- principally and originally
- vitally and especially
- vitally and originally
Both words in one sentence
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If it appears in a video game, it may be a Lethal Joke Item, especially if it's originally listed as "Rusty Iron Sword" or similar.
Source: Excalibur in the Rust - This is especially true if the system was not originally designed as a universal system but grew into one over time.
Source: Universal System - Taichi and Koushiro from Digimon Adventure, especially the dub where Taichi was originally quite mocking and patronizing towards the shy, nerdy Koushiro.
Source: Cool-Kid-and-Loser Friendship
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Originally and Especially. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/especially/originally
Especially & Originally. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/especially/originally>.
Originally or Especially. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/especially/originally.
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