specially

English

Etymology

special +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

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Adverb

specially (not comparable)

1. For a special purpose.

   We had this cake made specially for your birthday.

2. (proscribed) extremely

   She's specially good at running.

3. (proscribed) in particular

   I love all animals, specially cute furry ones.

Usage notes

• Senses 2 and 3 are non-standard; in such cases, especially is far more common, and considered correct.

Translations

in a special manner

• Finnish: erityisesti (fi)
• French: particulièrement (fr), spécialement (fr)
• Portuguese: especialmente (pt)

• Russian: специально (ru) (spetsia'l'no) ,
• Spanish: especialmente (es)

See also

• especially