especially

Adverb

• to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
  • "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger"
• in a special manner

Adv

• In a special manner; specially.
• Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
• Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.

Examples

• He got up early especially.
• Invite them all, especially Molly.

Synonyms

particularly, peculiarly, specially, above all, first and foremost, in particular, specifically

Related Words

'specially, esp, especial, special, specialist, specialty