Especially or Specially?

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Are they the same? If not, what's the difference?

Casi · Accepted Answer

They are the same word. SMILE The "e" is often dropped from "especially", giving "specially". "specially" isn't in the dictionary. SMILE

CalifJim · Answer

This recipe was specially (*especially) prepared for the king.
The accommodations were specially (*especially) arranged through the best travel agents.

This dish is loved by everyone, but especially (*specially) by the king.
What are you doing? -- Nothing especially (*specially) important at the moment.
Are you hungry? -- No, not especially (*specially).

specially - in a special way, for a special reason (usually followed by a past participle)
especially - even more so; very

Anonymous · Answer

Sorry,they are not the ssame and you can not drop the (es) and say that for the following reasons:

Especially or Specially?

This is a favorite question of grammar checkers. Most of the time there is little or no difference between the words especially and specially.

Special is a common adjective. Specially is its adverb form. Special means "particular, distinguished in a distinct way, or designed for a particular purpose." Specially means "particularly, in a disintguishing manner, or for a particular purpose."

Especial is an uncommon adjective. Especially, its adverb form, is much more common. Especial means "exceptional, noteworthy, or particular." Especially means "exceptionally, in a noteworthy manner, or particularly."

In the sense of "particular" or "particularly," the words mean pretty much the same thing. Often they can be used synonymously. However, if you want to stress the exceptional or noteworthy quality, then especial or especially is a better choice. If you want to stress the distinctive purpose of something, then special or specially is the word you are looking for.

Example: This program has specially designed macros for word processors.
(A distinctive purpose)

Example: He did especially well in All-Star Game.
(A noteworthy performance

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Anonymous · Answer

CasiThey are the same word. SMILE The "e" is often dropped from "especially", giving "specially". "specially" isn't in the dictionary. SMILE

Actually, both are in the dictionary. I still don't know what the diference is, though

Especially or Specially?

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