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spe‧cial‧ly
1 for one particular purpose, and only for that purpose : specially trained police dogs
specially trained police dogs2 spoken much more than usual, or much more than other people or things [= especially]: He specially liked the pie. ➔ see usage note especially
He specially liked the pie.WORD CHOICE: WORD CHOICE:
especially, speciallyIt is better to use especially in front of adjectives to emphasize them, although some people also use specially • The cake was especially good. • This part is especially interesting.Use especially to say that something applies more to one thing or situation than to others • Everyone loved it, especially the children. • You should call first, especially if you're going to be late.Use specially to say that something is done or made for a particular purpose • I got this specially for you. • specially designed equipment!!Especially never comes at the start of a sentence • He loves fruit. He especially likes kiwis (NOT Especially he likes ...). ➔ See also especially
WORD CHOICE: especially, speciallyIt is better to use especially in front of adjectives to emphasize them, although some people also use specially • The cake was especially good. • This part is especially interesting.Use especially to say that something applies more to one thing or situation than to others • Everyone loved it, especially the children. • You should call first, especially if you're going to be late.Use specially to say that something is done or made for a particular purpose • I got this specially for you. • specially designed equipment!!Especially never comes at the start of a sentence • He loves fruit. He especially likes kiwis (NOT Especially he likes ...). ➔ See also especially
