Definition: 1. To a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common. 2. In a special manner. 3. Very much; to a particular degree.
Use 'especially' in a sentence:
1. The big losers will be the undeveloped countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
2. Many women, especially as they get older, develop lumpy veins in their legs.
3. Re-apply sunscreen every two hours, especially if you have been swimming.
4. All colour fades – especially under the impact of direct sunlight.
5. The soil must not be overwatered, especially during the first few weeks.
6. I don't want the public, and especially not the press, to get wind of it at this stage.
7. I'd like to see more women in public life, especially Parliament.
8. HDTV is especially useful if there are a lot of special effects.
9. He was disinclined to talk about himself, especially to his students.
10. That really messed them up, especially the boys.
11. People with high blood pressure are especially vulnerable to diabetes.
12. Unemployment is quite high, especially among young people.
13. She was especially fond of a little girl named Betsy.
14. There's little advantage to amortizing the loan, especially on a 30 or 40-year basis.
15. Babies lose heat much faster than adults, and are especially vulnerable to the cold in their first month.
16. The committee is concerned about players' behaviour, especially arguing with referees.
17. The car is quite small, especially if you have children.
18. The government aims to improve public services , especially education.
19. The lunch was excellent, especially the first course.
20. We are especially encouraged by the strong representation, this year, of women in information technology disciplines.
21. The boys were especially happy.
22. Many more institutions, especially banks, were allowed to lend money for mortgages, and what was more, banks could lend out more money than they actually held.
23. She said the quality of digital TV is noticeably better, especially HDTV.
24. Under all the innocent fun, there are hidden dangers, especially for children.
25. An economic boom followed, especially in housing and construction.
26. Millions of wild flowers colour the valleys, especially in April and May.
27. You can commission them to paint something especially for you.
28. So many days are routine and uninteresting, especially in winter.
29. I especially like sweet things.
30. Dried fruits are especially high in fibre.
31. Many are concerned about the violent content of some computer games, especially those seen in video arcades.
32. I love Rome, especially in the spring.
33. In cases of food poisoning, young children are especially vulnerable.
34. All colour fades — especially under the impact of direct sunlight.
35. Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls.
36. She loves all sports, especially swimming.
37. We loved the food so much, especially the fish dishes.
38. He is especially emphatic about the value of a precise routine.
39. It does take time to acclimatize, especially for guys who haven't grown up in an urban environment.
40. They hope the new drug will prove especially efficacious in the relief of pain.
41. The government aims to improve public services, especially education.
42. to free sb, especially from legal, political or social restrictions.
43. Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations.
44. Times become more flexible off-season, especially in the smaller provincial museums.
