Especially


[ih-spesh-uh-lee] /ɪˈspɛʃ ə li/

adverb
1.
particularly; exceptionally; markedly:
Be especially watchful.
/ɪˈspɛʃəlɪ/
adverb
1.
in particular; specifically: for everyone’s sake, especially your children’s
2.
very much: especially useful for vegans
adv.

c.1400, from especial + -ly (2).

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