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specially

spe·cial
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [spesh-uh l]
    • /ˈspɛʃ əl/
    • /ˈspeʃəli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spesh-uh l]
    • /ˈspɛʃ əl/

Definitions of specially word

  • adjective specially of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key. 1
  • adjective specially being a particular one; particular, individual, or certain: You'd better call the special number. 1
  • adjective specially pertaining or peculiar to a particular person, thing, instance, etc.; distinctive; unique: the special features of a plan. 1
  • adjective specially having a specific or particular function, purpose, etc.: a special messenger. 1
  • adjective specially distinguished or different from what is ordinary or usual: a special occasion; to fix something special. 1
  • adjective specially extraordinary; exceptional, as in amount or degree; especial: special importance. 1

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Origin of specially

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English (adj.) < Latin speciālis of a given species, equivalent to speci(ēs) species + -ālis -al1; see especial

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Parts of speech for Specially

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

specially popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for specially

adv specially

  • abnormally — not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard: abnormal powers of concentration; an abnormal amount of snow; abnormal behavior.
  • by oneselfbe oneself, to be in one's normal state of mind or physical condition. to be unaffected and sincere: One makes more friends by being oneself than by putting on airs.
  • categorically — without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional: a categorical denial.
  • characteristically — Also, characteristical. pertaining to, constituting, or indicating the character or peculiar quality of a person or thing; typical; distinctive: Red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn.
  • concretely — constituting an actual thing or instance; real: a concrete proof of his sincerity.

abb specially

  • i.e. — id est: that is

adverb specially

  • especially — Used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others.
  • exceptionally — To a greater degree than normal; unusually.
  • explicitly — In an explicit manner.
  • expressly — Explicitly; clearly.
  • outstandingly — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.

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