adverb · neutral
Especially
UK/ɪˈspeʃəli/US/ɪˈspɛʃəli/e·SPE·cial·ly
Used to single out something as more relevant or extreme than other things; 'particularly'.
Examples
“I enjoy outdoor activities, especially hiking and cycling.”
“This policy is beneficial, especially for low-income families.”
“The new phones are lightweight, especially compared with older models.”
Band 8 sentence
“This approach is effective for many students, especially those who struggle with traditional lectures.”
Collocations
- especially important
- especially for
Word family
Common mistakes
I like music especially pop.→I like music, especially pop.
Especially that the results were good.→Especially, the results were good. (or) The results were especially good.
Say it for a higher band
5very→6particularly→7+Especially
Synonyms
particularly
Easily confused
Particularly
“She was particularly pleased with the final design.”
Related words
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In Emphasis & conclusion
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