Commonly Confused: Specially Vs Especially
Adverb
used to indicate something that deserves special mention
especially
I'm excited for all the fun things we have planned for our island trip, especially snorkeling!
I'm excited for all the fun things we have planned for our island trip, especially snorkeling!
Adverb
more than usually
especially
We were especially tired after traveling all day.
We were especially tired after traveling all day.
Adverb
for a particular purpose or person
especially
Do you like these flowers? I got them especially for you.
Do you like these flowers? I got them especially for you.
Phrase
used to say that you are not very interested in doing something
not especially
"I'm going for a walk, does anyone want to come?""No, not especially. It's too cold outside."
"I'm going for a walk, does anyone want to come?""No, not especially. It's too cold outside."