Especially and Rarely

Especially

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

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

Nearby Word: especial

Rarely

Rarely adverb - Not often.

Especially and rarely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Rarely".

Nearby Words: rare, rarity, rareness

Both words in one sentence

  • Miniature Senior Citizens Either way, most senior citizens — especially the skilled, powerful ones that can kick the crap out of younger folk — are rarely over three or four feet tall.
  • Cool Big Sis: Daphne is this with regards to DeLacy and Dulcie, and possibly to Michael as well, especially in comparison to Diedre and Guy, who are rarely available.
  • A Wild Rapper Appears It's not a very well-known song of hers, but it's still kind of out-of-nowhere, especially considering Gaga rarely has guest verses on her songs.
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