Especially
Especially adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: that university is especially strong in the sciences
Totally and especially are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Totally" instead an adverb "Especially".
Nearby Word: especial
Totally
Totally adverb - To a full extent or degree.
Especially and totally are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Totally".
Nearby Word: totality
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Related pairs
Both words in one sentence
- Technology has advanced to the point where it's not totally obvious what is fake and what is real — especially if the video is "filmed by an amateur."
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Florence from The Jeffersons totally subverts the trope: She's thin, works for a black family and is extremely outspoken and sassy, especially toward George.
Source: Mammy -
Lynda used "like" and especially "totally" on a very regular basis in the original film as well.
Source: Valley Girl
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