How do you use "especially" in a sentence?

I love all desserts, especially chocolate cake. The roads are dangerous, especially when it's icy. This advice is especially important for beginners.

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Q: What does "especially" mean?

Particularly; to a greater degree than usual Especially is an adverb used to single out something as more important or notable than others. It emphasises that something applies to a particular case more than to others. It is often interchangeable with 'particularly' but adds a sense of emphasis.

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Meaning: Particularly; to a greater degree than usual

特别，尤其

especialmente, sobre todo

特に、とりわけ

특히, 특별히

Especially is an adverb used to single out something as more important or notable than others. It emphasises that something applies to a particular case more than to others. It is often interchangeable with 'particularly' but adds a sense of emphasis.

Especially是一个副词，用于将某事物挑选出来作为比其他事物更重要或更显著的。它强调某事适用于特定情况比其他情况更甚。它通常可以与'particularly'互换，但增加了一种强调感。

Especially es un adverbio usado para destacar algo como más importante o notable que otros. Enfatiza que algo se aplica a un caso particular más que a otros. A menudo es intercambiable con 'particularly' pero añade un sentido de énfasis.

Especiallyは、何かを他のものよりも重要または注目に値するものとして特定するために使用される副詞です。何かが他の場合よりも特定の場合に当てはまることを強調します。「particularly」と交換可能なことが多いですが、強調のニュアンスを加えます。

especially는 다른 것보다 더 중요하거나 주목할 만한 것을 특별히 지목하는 부사입니다. 어떤 것이 다른 경우보다 특정 경우에 더 해당됨을 강조합니다. 'particularly'와 종종 바꿔 쓸 수 있지만 강조의 뉘앙스가 더해집니다.

Examples

I love all desserts, especially chocolate cake.
我喜欢所有的甜点，特别是巧克力蛋糕。
Me encantan todos los postres, especialmente el pastel de chocolate.
私はすべてのデザートが好きですが、特にチョコレートケーキが好きです。
저는 모든 디저트를 좋아하지만, 특히 초콜릿 케이크를 좋아합니다.
The roads are dangerous, especially when it's icy.
道路很危险，尤其是在结冰的时候。
Las carreteras son peligrosas, especialmente cuando hay hielo.
道路は危険です、特に凍結している時は。
도로가 위험합니다, 특히 결빙 시에는요.
This advice is especially important for beginners.
这个建议对初学者尤为重要。
Este consejo es especialmente importante para principiantes.
このアドバイスは初心者にとって特に重要です。
이 조언은 초보자에게 특히 중요합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'especial', from Latin 'specialis' meaning 'particular', from 'species' meaning 'kind, appearance'. The adverb suffix -ly was added in English. Related to 'special' and 'specific'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal