Part 3: Especially vs specially: English In A Minute

Today, I'm gonna tell you the difference.

Both of these words are adverbs.

Especially means 'in particular' or 'most of all.'

For example: I like food, but I especially like sandwiches.

This means that I particularly like sandwiches.

They're my favourite kind of food.

Specially, however, has a different meaning.

Specially means 'for a particular purpose' or 'in a particular way'.

So, this sandwich was specially made.

Dan made a special sandwich just for me. Thank you, Dan!