especially


Definition: Meaning of, especially in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪˈspɛʃ(ə)li;ɛˈspɛʃ(ə)li /

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  1. [sentence adverb] used to emphasize that something is more important or happens more with one particular thing than with others [=  particularly]
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  2. [+ adjective/adverb] to a particularly high degree or much more than usual [=  particularly]
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  3. for a particular person, purpose etc
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  4. not especially not very, or not very much
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especially used in phrases