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Especially

In an especial manner; chiefly; particularly; peculiarly; in an uncommon degree.

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Peculiar 66% connected

One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not possessed by others; of private, personal, or characteristic possession and use; not…

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Special 66% connected

Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.

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Particularly 92% connected

In a particular manner; expressly; with a specific reference or interest; in particular; distinctly.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Peculiarly 92% connected

In a peculiar manner; particulary; in a rare and striking degree; unusually.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Specially 92% connected

In a special manner; particularly; especially.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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