especially
/ɪˈspeʃəli/ adverbDefinition
MORE › more than other things or people, or much more than usual: He's always making comments about her appearance, especially her weight. She's especially interested in American poetry.
ONLY › for one particular person, purpose, or reason: I cooked this meal especially for you.
(Definition of especially adverb from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary
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