es·pe·cial·ly (adverb) \is-ˈpesh-lē, -ˈpe-shə-\
1. used to point out one thing in particular
All of my students study hard for their exams, especially Jorge.
2. for a particular purpose
Eleanor had her hair done especially for the party.
3. as an intensifier
My husband is especially unreasonable after his football team has lost a game.
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