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".
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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.
Source: Miniature Senior Citizens - 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.
Source: Literature / Cavendon Hall -
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.
Source: A Wild Rapper Appears
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