Especially
Especially adverb - In the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others.
Usually and especially are semantically related. in mainly topic. In some cases you can use "Usually" instead an adverb "Especially".
Nearby Word: especial
Usually
Usually adverb - According to the usual course of things.
Especially and usually are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Usually".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- largely and especially
- largely and usually
- particularly and especially
- particularly and usually
- primarily and especially
- primarily and usually
- chiefly and especially
- chiefly and usually
- mainly and especially
- mainly and usually
- mostly and especially
- mostly and usually
- overall and especially
- overall and usually
Both words in one sentence
- He usually plays this trope straight but also discusses it quite frequently, especially in How to Not Completely Suck on Bass Guitar.
Source: Nobody Loves the Bassist - While Rachel is usually quite condescending to those around her, she means well, especially towards Ragna, who she brought into the conflict.
Source: Berserk Button / BlazBlue -
Stock tanks, which are almost universally terrible, are usually this as well even with skilled players, especially at higher tiers.
Source: Video Game / World of Tanks
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