especially

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   In a special manner; specially.

   He got up early especially.

2. 2
   adv

   Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.

   In 1883, the contract came up for renewal, the L.N.W.R. received it, and the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company was set aside. But there was a certain miasma of secrecy about the affair, so that many, especially in Ireland, looked for information and insisted on getting it.

3. 3
   adv

   Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.

   Invite them all, especially Molly.

4. 4
   adv

   to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

5. 5
   adv

   in a special manner

Etymology

From especial + -ly.