# especially

> English word · Adverb · IPA /ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ · frequency rank #618

## Definitions
1. In a special manner; specially.
2. Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
3. Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.

## Etymology
From especial + -ly.

## Easily confused with
- **especial** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/especial-vs-especially)

## Common misspellings (13)
`epsecially`, `esepcially`, `espceially`, `especailly`, `especcially`, `especiallyy`, `especialy`, `especialyl`, `especilaly`, `espeically`, `esppecially`, `esspecially`, `sepecially`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/especially