Cool MateEspecially relatives vs Notably
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Especially relatives
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Notably
Top 2,000 (common)C1adverb
Most common: Notably
| Especially relatives | Notably | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɪˈspɛʃəli ˈrɛlətɪvz//🇺🇸 //ɪˈspɛʃəli ˈrɛlətɪvz// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈnəʊtəbli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnəʊtəbli/"]/ |
| Meaning | particularly family members | Especially or particularly. |
| Example | I love spending time with my family, especially relatives that live nearby. | The house had many drawbacks, most notably its price. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | C1 |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | especially for family, especially important people, especially close relatives | notably absent, notably different, notably improved, notably larger, notably successful |
| Antonyms | especially strangers, particularly non-relatives | insignificantly, unremarkably, commonly, ordinarily |
| Common mistakes | Using 'especially' without following with specifics., Confusing 'especially' with 'especially for'., Misplacing the phrase in sentences. | Using 'notably' in a question form incorrectly., Confusing with 'notable' as a noun., Placing 'notably' too far from the subject it modifies. |
| Usage notes | Use 'especially relatives' when emphasizing family members in a context. Avoid in formal writing. | Use 'notably' in formal writing or discussions to highlight important examples or points. It might feel too strong or unnecessary in casual conversations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Especially relatives vs Notably
What's the difference between Especially relatives and Notably?
Especially relatives: particularly family members Notably: Especially or particularly.
Which is more common: Especially relatives and Notably?
Notably is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Especially relatives: I love spending time with my family, especially relatives that live nearby. Notably: The house had many drawbacks, most notably its price.
Can I use Especially relatives and Notably interchangeably?
Not always. Especially relatives and Notably are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.