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Particularly vs. Especially

Particularly and Especially Definitions

Particularly

To a great degree; especially
I particularly like the brown shoes.

Especially

To an extent or degree deserving of special emphasis; particularly.

Particularly

With particular reference or emphasis; individually or specifically
"Everyone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him" (John Knowles).

Especially

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

Particularly

With regard to particulars; in detail.

Especially

(focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
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Particularly

(focus) Especially, extremely.
The apéritifs were particularly stimulating.

Especially

(focus) Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.
Invite them all, especially Molly.

Particularly

(degree) To a great extent.

Especially

In an especial manner; chiefly; particularly; peculiarly; in an uncommon degree.

Particularly

Specifically, uniquely or individually.

Especially

To a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common;
He was particularly fussy about spelling
A particularly gruesome attack
Under peculiarly tragic circumstances
An especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger
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Particularly

In detail; with regard to particulars.

Especially

In a special manner;
A specially arranged dinner

Particularly

(dated) In a particular manner; fussily.

Particularly

In a particular manner; expressly; with a specific reference or interest; in particular; distinctly.

Particularly

In an especial manner; especially; in a high degree; as, a particularly fortunate man; a particularly bad failure.
The exact propriety of Virgil I particularly regarded as a great part of his character.

Particularly

To a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common;
He was particularly fussy about spelling
A particularly gruesome attack
Under peculiarly tragic circumstances
An especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger
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Particularly

Specifically or especially distinguished from others;
Loves Bach, particularly his partitas
Recommended one book in particular
Trace major population movements for the Pueblo groups in particular

Particularly

Uniquely or characteristically;
These peculiarly cinematic elements
A peculiarly French phenomenon
Everyone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him

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