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‘especially’
You use especially to show that what you are saying applies more to one thing or situation than to others.
He was kind to his staff, especially those who were sick or in trouble.
Double ovens are a good idea, especially if you are cooking several meals at once.
These changes are especially important to small businesses.
When especially relates to the subject of a sentence, you put it immediately after the subject.
Young babies, especially, are vulnerable to colds.
You can also use especially in front of an adjective to emphasize a characteristic or quality.
I found her laugh especially annoying.
‘specially’
You use specially to say that something is done or made for a particular purpose.
They'd come down specially to see us.
She wore a specially designed costume.
The school is specially for children whose schooling has been disrupted by illness.