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      especially
      adverb
      (focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
      (focus) Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.
      (manner) In a special manner; specially.
      Roots
      specerespeci- · Latin · to look, behold
      Synonyms for especially
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