Specially vs. Specifically

Specially vs. Specifically — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Specially and Specifically

Speciallyadverb

For a special purpose.

We had this cake made specially for your birthday.

Specificallyadverb

in a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

Speciallyadverb

(proscribed) extremely

She's specially good at running.

Specificallyadverb

for a specific purpose or reason

Speciallyadverb

(proscribed) in particular

I love all animals, specially cute furry ones.

Specificallyadverb

in distinction from others;

a program specifically for teenagershe is interested specifically in poisonous snakes
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Speciallyadverb

in a special manner;

a specially arranged dinner

Speciallyadverb

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common;

he was particularly fussy about spellinga particularly gruesome attackunder peculiarly tragic circumstancesan especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger