LEARNit Dictionary
especially
adverb
/ɪˈspeʃəli/
UK
/ɪˈspeʃəli/
US
A2
OPAL
1
A2
more with one person, thing, etc. than with others, or more in particular circumstances than in others
خصوصاً, به ویژه, مخصوصاً, بالاخص, به خصوص
synonym
particularly
2
A2
for a particular purpose, person, etc.
به ویژه, خصوصاً, به طور ویژه, به طور خاص
I got up early especially.
I made it especially for you.
The vehicle was designed especially for use in the desert.
3
B1
very much; to a particular degree
مخصوصاً, به ویژه, خصوصاً, به طور خاص, بهویژه, بهخصوص, علیالخصوص
A plentiful supply of water is
especially important
in summer.
especially useful/interesting
Children are expected to obey their parents at all times.
This is especially true of
girls.
I wasn't feeling especially happy that day.
‘Do you like his novels?’ ‘Not especially.’