maj  +  5424 Sat, 23 Aug 03 08:46 PM Which of the two is more often used? when do we use one or the other? maj Joined on Mon, Mar 31 2003 Senior Member 4,756

	Elena  +  5441 Sat, 23 Aug 03 10:51 PM I use 'especially' more often, to express some preference among different things and I use 'specially' talking about an only thing. e.g. I like all threads in this forum, especially Discussion Topics. I recommended specially this forum to my friends. Elena Joined on Thu, Jul 31 2003 Regular Member 827 Enjoying my English study

	Jacko  +  5444 Sat, 23 Aug 03 11:26 PM I don't think there's much of a difference. I use them interchangeably, but hopefully I am using them correctly. Jacko Joined on Fri, Jun 20 2003 Full Member 215 ...Ad Space For Sale... Contact St. Nick for Details

	kitkattail  +  5445 Sun, 24 Aug 03 12:27 AM I would say this: "I had these sandals specially made for my small feet." BUT: "I especially like this brand of mustard." Basically, I use "specially" when I mean "in a special way," and I use "especially" when I mean "particularly." kitkattail Joined on Tue, Aug 12 2003 Toronto Full Member 400 www.kitkattail.blogspot.com

	Mike in Japan  +  5528 Mon, 25 Aug 03 03:31 AM Kitkattai's explanation sounds sound, but I will probably continue using especially, especially when I want to add special emphasis. Mike in Japan Joined on Tue, Aug 19 2003 Senior Member 4,371 I do like to be beside the seaside

	Mike in Japan  +  5538 Mon, 25 Aug 03 05:44 AM In addition, because especially begins with a vowel, it is often easier to utter. Note that the words do have different meanings; Special; Peculiar, restricted, particular or exceptional. Not generally applicable, prevalent or occuring. Especial; Pre-eminent, more than ordinary or particular. Mike in Japan Vowels

	Woodward  +  5560 Mon, 25 Aug 03 03:51 PM Especially and specially can often both be used with the same meaning. It was not (e)specially cold. Especially is used to mean 'above all' I play a lot of soccer, especially on Sundays. It rains a lot, especially in the South. I like all types of fruit. especially bananas. Especially follows a subject. All my family like music. My grandmother, especially, goes to as many piano concerts as she can. Specially is used to mean 'for a particular purpose'. These shoes were specially made for me. Woodward Joined on Tue, Jun 24 2003 A New Zealander in Chile Senior Member 2,747 Don't let schooling interfere with your education. www.grammar.cl - www.vocabulary.cl