specially
adverb/ˈspeʃəli/
/ˈspeʃəli/
- for a particular purpose, person, etc.
- The ring was specially made for her.
- a specially designed diet plan
- We came specially to see you.
- (informal) more than usual or more than other things
- It will be hard to work today—specially when it's so warm and sunny outside.
- I hate homework. Specially history.
Which Word? especially / speciallyespecially / specially
See specially in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee specially in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English- Especially usually means ‘particularly’:
- She loves all sports, especially swimming.
- I especially like sweet things.
- Especially I like sweet things.
- Specially usually means ‘for a particular purpose’ and is often followed by a past participle, such as designed, developed or made:
- a course specially designed to meet your needs
- She has her clothes specially made in Paris.
- In British English, especially and specially are often used in the same way and it can be hard to hear the difference when people speak. Specially is less formal:
- I bought this especially/specially for you.
- It is especially/specially important to remember this.
- The adjective for both especially and specially is usually special.
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