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Meaning of special in English
Pronunciation
/ˈspɛʃəl/
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Classifying Adjective
special
Definitions
1.
for a special service or occasion
Examples
« a special correspondent »
« a special adviser to the committee »
« had to get special permission for the event »
Synonyms
extraordinary
2.
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Examples
« he paid especial attention to her »
« exceptional kindness »
« a matter of particular and unusual importance »
« a special occasion »
« a special reason to confide in her »
« what's so special about the year 20 »
Synonyms
uncommon
3.
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
Examples
« a special kind of paint »
« a special medication for arthritis »
Synonyms
specialized
specialised
4.
having a specific function or scope
Examples
« a special (or specific) role in the mission »
Synonyms
specific
5.
first and most important
Examples
« his special interest is music »
« she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work »
Synonyms
primary
6.
added to a regular schedule
Examples
« a special holiday flight »
« put on special buses for the big game »
Synonyms
unscheduled
Noun
special
Definitions
1.
a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
Examples
« they are having a special on pork chops »
2.
a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
3.
a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
Examples
« the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight »