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| 1. | [ adverb ] to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | |
| Synonyms: | particularly specially peculiarly | |
| Examples: | "he was particularly fussy about spelling" "a particularly gruesome attack" "under peculiarly tragic circumstances" "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger" |
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| Related terms: | especial especial especial peculiar especial | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] in a special manner | |
| Synonyms: | specially | |
| Examples: | "a specially arranged dinner" |
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| Related terms: | special especial special especial | |
| Similar spelling: |
especial |
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