Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Especially"

A: @SPF50PAplusplusplus to a great extent, to put emphasis on something. to feel strongly about something or someone.

for example: He did not like many things, but he especially did not like to dance."

A: Like you did a good job. If you “really nailed” something it means it went really well.

A: szczególnie

A: i love to eat food, especially meat.
i enjoy playing sports, especially basketball.

A: I am always happy especially when I spend time with my family.

My favorite time of the year is Christmas especially when the family all get together and have fun.

I do not like any of them except Jordan and Jerry. Those two were the only behave and polite children there.

I can eat anything in that buffet, except the pineapples since I am allergic to it.

A: A couple more:
- Today was especially beautiful.
- I love cats, especially fluffy ones.

A: "I love cats. Especially British Shorthair cats."

"She was looking especially gorgeous in her new dress."

A: Especially or Specially?
This is a favorite question of grammar checkers. Most of the time there is little or no difference between the words especially and specially.


Special is a common adjective. Specially is its adverb form. Special means "particular, distinguished in a distinct way, or designed for a particular purpose." Specially means "particularly, in a disintguishing manner, or for a particular purpose."

Especial is an uncommon adjective. Especially, its adverb form, is much more common. Especial means "exceptional, noteworthy, or particular." Especially means "exceptionally, in a noteworthy manner, or particularly."

In the sense of "particular" or "particularly," the words mean pretty much the same thing. Often they can be used synonymously. However, if you want to stress the exceptional or noteworthy quality, then especial or especially is a better choice. If you want to stress the distinctive purpose of something, then special or specially is the word you are looking for.

Example: This program has specially designed macros for word processors.
(A distinctive purpose)
Example: He did especially well in All-Star Game.
(A noteworthy performance)

A: actually specially means for a special purpose. especially is used to single out a person or thing. for example" I specially made this tool for mining." and that man over there was especially involved in the crime."

A: I especially like pancakes. However, I like blueberry pancakes in particular. There isn't a very big difference between them, just "in particular" means that it is more specific out of many.

A: no, they are both words...

Special (adj) - Specially (adverb)

It is your birthday, so I picked your gift (the most) specially. (with more care and thought.)


Especially (more than the other/ others)

E.g. They are all working very hard, especially that boy in the middle, he stays back every evening.

It can be used negatively too.
"These sweets are horrible, especially this purple one!"

A: @ichi031: "Especially" refers to something most important or relevant.
"Specially" refers to something done with more care.

Examples:
- I especially liked Ramona's performance.
- My mom baked the cookies specially for the class.

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A: You can listen to the pronunciation of "especially" on the Oxford Learner's Dictionary.
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/especially?q=especially

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A: Perfect! :)