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Word especially
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ɪˈspeʃəli / NAmE / ɪˈspeʃəli /
Example
  • the car is quite small, especially if you have children.
  • teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls.
  • i love rome, especially in the spring.
  • this case emphasizes/highlights the importance of honest communication between managers and employees.
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(adverb)BrE / ɪˈspeʃəli / NAmE / ɪˈspeʃəli /
  1. more with one person, thing, etc. than with others, or more in particular circumstances than in others
    • synonym particularly
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    • The car is quite small, especially if you have children.
    • Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls.
    • I love Rome, especially in the spring.
    • This case emphasizes/highlights the importance of honest communication between managers and employees.
    • Effective communication skills are essential/crucial/vital.
    • It should be noted that this study considers only verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is not dealt with here.
    • It is important to remember that/An important point to remember is that non-verbal communication plays a key role in getting your message across.
    • Communication is not only about the words you use but also your body language and, especially/above all, the effectiveness with which you listen.
    • I would like to draw attention to the role of listening in effective communication.
    • Choose your words carefully: in particular, avoid confusing and ambiguous language.
    • Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you must learn to listen as well as to speak.
  2. for a particular purpose, person, etc.
    • I made it especially for you.
    • She loves all sports, especially swimming.
    • I especially like sweet things.
    • a course specially designed to meet your needs
    • She has her clothes specially made in Paris.
    • I bought this especially/specially for you.
    • It is especially/specially important to remember this.
  3. very much; to a particular degree
    • I wasn't feeling especially happy that day.
    • ‘Do you like his novels?’ ‘Not especially.’
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