HyperDic: especially

English > 2 senses of the word especially:
ADVERBallespecially, particularly, peculiarly, speciallyto a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
allespecially, speciallyin a special manner
especially > pronunciation
Soundsahspeh'shahliy; ahspeh'shliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1541 rhymes with liy...
English > especially: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningTo a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common.
Example "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger"
Synonymsparticularly, peculiarly, specially
Adjectivesespecialsurpassing what is common or usual or expected
English > especially: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningIn a special manner.
Synonymspecially
Adjectivesespecialsurpassing what is common or usual or expected