Especially
Especially adverb - In the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others.
Usage example: all employees, but especially the administrative assistants, will need to learn to use the new phone system
Specifically is a synonym for especially in particularly topic. In some cases you can use "Specifically" instead an adverb "Especially", when it comes to topics like expressly, exceptionally. popular alternative
Nearby Word: especial
Specifically
Specifically adverb - In regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail.
Usage example: specifically, I object to the second point
Especially is a synonym for specifically in expressly topic. You can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Specifically", if it concerns topics such as particularly. popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- uncommonly and especially
- uncommonly and specifically
- precisely and especially
- precisely and specifically
- definitely and especially
- definitely and specifically
- individually and especially
- individually and specifically
- particularly and especially
- particularly and specifically
- exclusively and especially
- exclusively and specifically
- uniquely and especially
- uniquely and specifically
Both words in one sentence
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Galad Damodred in The Wheel of Time is described as someone who "always does what's right, no matter who it hurts," which also indicates a very peculiar idea of what constitutes "right." He does, though, very specifically and especially include himself in "no matter who."
Source: Principles Zealot - Unicorns especially, since the magic they can use is specifically linked to their special talent.
Source: Personality Powers -
The Book Thief is narrated by Death, who is amusing, non-linear and very compassionate towards humans (he specifically states he's haunted by them, especially "the ones who are left behind"), particularly the other main characters.
Source: Don't Fear the Reaper
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