Synonyms for especially
Another word for especially is particularly, specially or peculiarly. Below are 3 synonyms across 2 senses.
1. adverb: to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
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- peculiarly
2. adverb: in a special manner
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What is another word for especially?
You can say particularly, specially or peculiarly instead of especially. Which one fits depends on the sense; the first sense above means "to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common".
What is the opposite of especially?
WordNet lists no direct antonym for especially; the nearest opposites depend on which sense you mean.
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