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Vocabulary
ESPECIALLY OR SPECIALLY?
Key
Especially is used to say that something applies more to one thing than to others.
Specially is used to say that something is done for a particular purpose.
Before adjectives it's better to use especially to emphasize them. For example, especially good (but not specially good).
Especially cannot be used at the beginning of a sentence.
She loves vegetables. She especially likes carrots (but not Especially she likes carrots).
Specially is used to say that something is done for a particular purpose.
Before adjectives it's better to use especially to emphasize them. For example, especially good (but not specially good).
Especially cannot be used at the beginning of a sentence.
She loves vegetables. She especially likes carrots (but not Especially she likes carrots).
- especially
We should practice more, especially grammar.
Everybody likes this cake, especially the children.
This part of the film is especially interesting.
- specially
This mouse is specially designed for left-handed people.
I made this cake specially for you.
She specially liked the cake.