Meaning of special in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈspɛʃəl/

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  1. 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 »

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  2. 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 »

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  3. 3. adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose

    Examples

    • « a special kind of paint »
    • « a special medication for arthritis »

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  4. 4. having a specific function or scope

    Examples

    • « a special (or specific) role in the mission »

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  5. 5. first and most important

    Examples

    • « his special interest is music »
    • « she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work »

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  6. 6. added to a regular schedule

    Examples

    • « a special holiday flight »
    • « put on special buses for the big game »

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  7. 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 »
  8. 2. a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
  9. 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 »
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