Sunday, March 08, 2020

Especially vs. Specially


Especially means 'particularly, to a degree beyond others'. To stress on exceptional quality, use especial or especially.

  • He did especially well in national games. (A noteworthy performance)

Specially means 'for this purpose, or to this end, and no other'. To stress on the distinctive purpose of something, use special or specially.

  • This laboratory is built specially for research. (A distinctive purpose)





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