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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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the difference between specially and especially
the difference between specially and especially?Who can help me? thanhks a lot
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Just forget about "specially" until you are much more adept. Use "especially". I don't think I've used "specially" once in my entire life, and I can't think of a use now where "especially" would not be better.
- Just forget about "specially" until you are much more adept.
- Use "especially".
- I don't think I've used "specially" once in my entire life, and I can't think of a use now where "especially" would not be better.
- There is no difference in meaning, unless you want to try to use "specially" as a straight adverb for "special" (I would not).
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Just forget about "specially" until you are much more adept. Use "especially". I don't think I've used "specially" once in my entire life, and I can't think of a use now where "especially" would not be better. There is no difference in meaning, unless you want to try to use "specially" as a straight adverb for "special" (I would not).
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There isn''t much difference.
What is the sentence you want to put this word in?
Usage note from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/specially?r=66
In American English the adjective special is overwhelmingly more common than especial in all senses: He will be of special h
What is the sentence you want to put this word in?
Usage note from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/specially?r=66
In American English the adjective special is overwhelmingly more common than especial in all senses: He will be of special h
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