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
Widely is an antonym for especially.
Nearby Word: especial
Widely
Widely adverb - To a great degree.
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Synonyms for Widely
Especially is an antonym for widely.
Nearby Word: wide
Both words in one sentence
- The voice actors for the ADV Films dubs of the movies, especially Cynthia Martinez as Lina, are widely disliked.
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Especially on the now-notorious The Pirate Bay where she was widely circulated and this trope was lampshaded by a member.
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If the weakness is especially mundane or widely available, it's a Weaksauce Weakness.
Source: Kryptonite Is Everywhere
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