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Which word should I use, "especially" or "specially"? Thank you!

2023-06-26

This is what goPenpal answered

Great question! 👍 Both "especially" and "specially" have their uses in English, but they mean slightly different things. "Especially" implies a standout element or quality — "I love all fruits, but especially apples." On the other hand, "specially" refers to something made or done for a particular purpose — "She made a cake specially for my birthday." So, depending on your sentences' meaning, either could work. Does that help to clear things up? 🤔

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