especially

  1. Adverb.  (context, manner) In a special manner; specially.
  2. Adverb.  (context, focus) particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
  3. Adverb.  (context, focus) (non-gloss definition, Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something) .

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