Word: esp (abbreviation)

Associations

"esp" is a short form of the English phrase "especially." It is used to highlight something that is more important or more relevant than other things.

• Example 1: "I like all fruits, esp apples." Here, "esp" means "especially," showing a special liking for apples.
• Example 2: "This restaurant is good, esp the desserts." It points out that the desserts are particularly good.
• Example 3: "Be careful with the roads, esp in winter." It emphasizes the importance of caution during winter. "Especially" is a full word, while "esp" is informal and mostly used in writing like notes, texts, or casual messages.

Substitution

You can replace "esp" with:

• especially (more formal)
• particularly (similar meaning but sometimes more specific)
• notably (used to point out something important) Changing the word can make the sentence sound more formal or emphasize different things.

Deconstruction

"esp" is an abbreviation made by taking the first three letters of "especially."

• "es" comes from the start of "especially."
• "p" is the third letter. It is a shortened form used for convenience in informal writing.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a sentence where you want to say "especially"? Try using "esp" there.
• How would the sentence change if you replaced "esp" with "particularly"?
• Have you seen "esp" used in texts or messages you read before? What was the meaning there?