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Especially

ɪˈspɛʃəli
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

особливо, зокрема, передусім

Especially meanings in Ukrainian

особливо

Example:
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
Я люблю всі фрукти, особливо манго.
She is talented, especially in painting.
Вона талановита, особливо в живопису.
Usage: informalContext: Used to highlight a specific example or case within a broader category.
Note: This is the most common usage of 'especially' to indicate something that stands out.

зокрема

Example:
There are many languages spoken here, especially Ukrainian.
Тут говорять на багатьох мовах, зокрема на українській.
I enjoy outdoor activities, especially hiking.
Я люблю активний відпочинок, зокрема похід.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to refer to a particular detail or specificity among many.
Note: This usage is often interchangeable with 'особливо' but is more formal.

передусім

Example:
We need to focus on our goals, especially on the most important ones.
Ми повинні зосередитися на наших цілях, передусім на найважливіших.
The team needs to improve, especially their communication.
Команді потрібно покращити, передусім їхню комунікацію.
Usage: formalContext: Used to give priority to something within a discussion or argument.
Note: This term emphasizes priority and is often used in formal discussions.

Especially's synonyms

Especially expressions, common phrases

Above all

This phrase emphasizes that something is more important or valued more than anything else.
Example: She loved music, above all classical pieces.
Note: It conveys a stronger sense of priority or emphasis compared to 'especially.'

In particular

This phrase is used to specify a particular thing or person when talking about a general category.
Example: He enjoys all sports, but he loves basketball in particular.
Note: It provides a specific focus within a broader category, similar to 'especially' but with a clearer indication of specificity.

Notably

This phrase highlights something that is deserving of attention or notice.
Example: The team played exceptionally well, notably their defense.
Note: It emphasizes a noteworthy aspect, similar to 'especially' but with a focus on highlighting significance.

Particularly

This phrase indicates a specific preference or emphasis within a group of similar things.
Example: I enjoy all fruits, but I am particularly fond of strawberries.
Note: It suggests a strong preference or emphasis similar to 'especially,' but with a more nuanced tone.

Specifically

This phrase is used to refer to something in a detailed or explicit manner.
Example: Can you tell me specifically what you need for the project?
Note: It indicates a clear and precise reference similar to 'especially,' but with a focus on explicitness.

Not least

This phrase suggests that something should not be overlooked or underestimated, emphasizing its importance.
Example: Her success was due to hard work, talent, and not least, support from her friends.
Note: It emphasizes the significance of a particular factor, similar to 'especially,' but with a focus on ensuring it is not disregarded.

In essence

This phrase is used to capture the central or most important aspect of something.
Example: His speech, in essence, conveyed the importance of unity and cooperation.
Note: It highlights the fundamental or core element, akin to 'especially,' but with a focus on essential characteristics.

Especially everyday (slang) expressions

Especially

Used to single out one particular thing or group of things as being more important or significant than others.
Example: I love all types of music, especially jazz and classical.
Note: Serves as the standard term for emphasizing the importance of a specific item or category.

Specially

Indicates that something is done for a particular purpose or person.
Example: This cake was specially made for your birthday.
Note: While it is oftentimes used interchangeably with 'especially,' 'specially' typically implies a distinct intention or custom-made nature.

Most notably

Emphasizes a particular person, item, or point above others.
Example: Many great inventors have contributed to society, but most notably, Thomas Edison.
Note: Stresses significance but with a slight difference in nuance, placing an emphasis on the chosen instance being particularly worthy of notice or acknowledgment.

Epic

Used informally to describe something grand, exciting, or exceptional.
Example: That party was epic, especially the dance-off at the end!
Note: Offers a colloquial and exaggerated twist to emphasizing the greatness or impact of a particular event or moment.

Especially - Examples

Especially during the winter months, it's important to stay warm.
Особливо в зимові місяці важливо залишатися в теплі.
I love all types of music, especially jazz.
Мені подобається всі жанри музики, особливо джаз.
This project is especially important to me.
Цей проект особливо важливий для мене.

Especially grammar

Especially - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: especially
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): especially
Syllables, Separation and Stress
especially Contains 4 syllables: es • pe • cial • ly
Phonetic transcription: i-ˈspe-shə-lē
es pe cial ly , i ˈspe shə (The red syllable is stressed)

Especially - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
especially: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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