specialize
I intend to specialize myself in French literature.
I intend to specialize in French literature.
See
Language Note at MYSELF
specially
1
Ordering a meal can be very difficult, specially when there is no menu.
Ordering a meal can be very difficult, especially when there is no menu.
They should not drop bombs on innocent people, specially children.
They should not drop bombs on innocent people, especially children.
I also enjoy water sports and I am specially interested in sailing.
I also enjoy water sports and I am especially interested in sailing.
Use specially when you mean that something is done or made for a particular purpose: ‘We’ve
come all the way from Frankfurt specially to see you.’ ‘The stamps were specially designed to
commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations.’
For all other meanings, use especially: ‘Paris is always full of tourists, especially during the
summer months.’ ‘Middle-aged men, especially those who are overweight, are susceptible to
heart-attacks.’
2
To live in Britain you need a lot of money. Specially London is very expensive.
To live in Britain you need a lot of money. London especially is very expensive.
To draw attention to the situation in which your statement is particularly true, use especially. See
Note at ESPECIALLY 2
spectator
The spectators laughed at every joke.
The audience laughed at every joke.
spectator = a person who goes to watch a sporting event such as a football match: ‘The new
stadium can hold up to 60,000 spectators.’ ‘The police should stop spectators from running onto
the pitch.’
audience = see Note at AUDIENCE
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