Especially or Specially?
This is a favorite question of grammar checkers. Most of the time there
is little or no difference between the words especially and specially.
Special is a common adjective. Specially is its adverb form. Special
means "particular, distinguished in a distinct way, or designed for a
particular purpose." Specially means "particularly, in a disintguishing manner,
or for a particular purpose."
Especial is an uncommon adjective. Especially, its adverb form, is much
more common. Especial means "exceptional, noteworthy, or particular."
Especially means "exceptionally, in a noteworthy manner, or particularly. "
In the sense of "particular" or "particularly, " the words mean pretty
much the same thing. Often they can be used synonymously. However, if you want
to stress the exceptional or noteworthy quality, then especial or especially is
a better choice. If you want to stress the distinctive purpose of something,
then special or specially is the word you are looking for.
Example: This program has specially designed macros for word processors.
(A distinctive purpose)
Example: He did especially well in All-Star Game.
(A noteworthy performance)
Exalt or Exult?
Exalt means "to raise up," "to esteem greatly," or "to glorify."
Note that it has the same root as altitude. The root alt- means "high."
Exult means "to rejoice" or "to be openly happy about."
There is a sentence in the Bible which, in one translation, uses both
words.
Farther or Further?
Farther refers to length or distance. It is the comparative form of the
word far when referring to distance.
Further means "to a greater degree," "additional, " or "additionally. "
It refers to time or amount. It is the comparative form of the word far when
meaning "much."
Correct: London is farther north than Juneau .
(Refers to distance)
Correct: This plan requires further study.
(Meaning "additional study," refers to amount)
Correct: According to my timetable, we should be further along.
(Refers to time)
For Free
Free is an adjective. The expression for free is nonstandard.
Use free or something like for nothing instead.
Incorrect: We got it for free.
Correct: We got it free.
Correct: We got it for nothing.
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