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As an adverb, especially means in a special manner.
Meanings of especially
3 meaningsadverb
mannerIn a special manner; specially.
“He got up early especially.”
focusParticularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
focusUsed to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.
“Invite them all, especially Molly.”
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).
Synonyms by meaning
adverb: to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
adverb: in a special manner
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