Notably vs. Especially — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Notably and Especially
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Notably
Worthy of note or notice; remarkable
Notable beauty.
Sled dogs that are notable for their stamina.
Especially
Used to single out one person or thing over all others
A new song, written especially for Jonathan
He despised them all, especially Sylvester
Notably
Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent
Formed a commission of notable citizens.
Especially
To a great extent; very much
He didn't especially like dancing
Sleep is especially important in growing children
Notably
Perceptible; noticeable
They spoke with a notable accent and were immediately recognized as foreigners.
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Especially
To an extent or degree deserving of special emphasis; particularly.
Notably
A person of distinction or great reputation.
Especially
(manner) In a special manner; specially.
Notably
Often Notable One of a council of prominent persons in pre-Revolutionary France called into assembly to deliberate at times of emergency.
Especially
(focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
Notably
(focus) As a pointed example; in a notable manner.
Especially
(focus) Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.
Invite them all, especially Molly.
Notably
In a notable manner.
Especially
In an especial manner; chiefly; particularly; peculiarly; in an uncommon degree.
Notably
To a notable extent;
Notably in the social sciences, the professors teach too much
Especially
To a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common;
He was particularly fussy about spelling
A particularly gruesome attack
Under peculiarly tragic circumstances
An especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger
Especially
In a special manner;
A specially arranged dinner
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