Difference between specially and especially

As adverbs the difference between especially and specifically. is that especially is (lb) in a special manner; specially while specifically is in a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.

You use specially to say that something is done or made for a particular purpose. They’d come down specially to see us. She wore a specially designed costume.

1 : in a special manner treated her friends specially. 2a : for a special purpose dresses made specially for the occasion. b : in particular : specifically made specially for you.

especially/ specially

Both can be used to mean “particularly.” Especially tends to be more formal, while specially tends to be more informal: Barney Frank can be ruthless in debate, especially when laying into opponents who try to evade the historical record.

While specially is used for more casual conversations, especially is more of a formal word. Specially is an adverb that is used to indicate something done for a specific or special purpose. He specially went to the shop to get her favourite chocolates.

above all; most especially; most importantly.

Generally speaking, especially and specially both mean ‘particularly‘. The preference for using one word instead of the other is down to particular conventions of use rather than any deep difference in meaning. There is little to choose between: I made it especially for Jonathan.

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Major dictionaries

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