Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word More than usually or particularly.
Especially
/ɪˈspeʃəli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Monsieur Lheureux, the draper, was especially difficult.The small of his back ached especially.They are like boys... especially Franklin.'
Etymology:
From Middle English especialli, from Old French especialement, based on especial. The prefix es- is a variant of ex-, meaning out, while special refers to especially distinguished.
Usage Statistics:
187 mentions per 1 million words 
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