especially

adverb/ɪˈspeʃəli/CEFR B1

বিশেষত, বিশেষ করে

Meaning

More than usual; particularly.

Example sentences

I love fruit, especially mangoes.আমি ফল ভালোবাসি, বিশেষ করে আম।
It is hot, especially at noon.গরম পড়ছে, বিশেষত দুপুরে।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: particularly, specially

Antonyms: generally

Similar words, and what each means

particularly
বিশেষভাবে, বিশেষত
More than usually, or above the others.
specially
বিশেষভাবে, বিশেষ উদ্দেশ্যে
For one particular purpose.
notably
উল্লেখযোগ্যভাবে, বিশেষত
In particular; to a noticeable degree.

Other English words for “বিশেষত, বিশেষ করে”

notably
In particular; to a noticeable degree.
particularly
More than usually, or above the others.

Opposite words

generally
সাধারণত
In most cases; usually.

“especially” elsewhere on EnglishBD

On its own it can sound sharp, especially with someone older or someone you do not know.
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Yes, especially in interviews and cover letters: "I always go the extra mile for my clients." It shows dedication without sounding arrogant.
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Behind the phrase sits a habit: in Bangladesh you wait to be released from a conversation, especially by someone senior.
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Where this word is used

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“especially” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?
- • শিগগিরই; একটু পরেই
- • কদাচিৎ, বিরলভাবে
- • বিশেষত, বিশেষ করে
- • এখানে
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বিশেষত, বিশেষ করে — especially (adverb) — বিশেষত, বিশেষ করে. More than usual; particularly.
Which word is closest in meaning to “especially”?
- • specifically
- • probably
- • particularly
- • essentially
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particularly — particularly — বিশেষভাবে, বিশেষত. More than usually, or above the others.

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