Especially

Meaning

particularly; in particular; above all

Used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others.

Example Sentences

I love all fruits, especially mangoes.

I love all kinds of fruit, especially mangoes.

Synonyms

particularly, specifically, notably, chiefly, mainly

Entry 1

particularly, specifically, notably, chiefly, mainly

Entry 2

particularly, notably, chiefly, mainly

Antonyms

generally, broadly, commonly

Entry 1

generally, broadly, commonly

Entry 2

generally, commonly

Collocations

especially important, especially difficult, especially when, especially useful, especially relevant

Entry 1

especially important, especially difficult, especially when

Entry 2

especially important, especially useful, especially relevant