Specially vs. Specifically
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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 snakesADVERTISEMENT
Speciallyadverb
in a special manner;
a specially arranged dinnerSpeciallyadverb
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
