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special
adjective(spe-cial)added to a regular schedule
Synonyms: extra,
Examples:
A special holiday flight.
Put on special buses for the big game.
Put on special buses for the big game.
special
adjective(spe-cial)first and most important
Synonyms: particular,
Examples:
His special interest is music.
She gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work.
She gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work.
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adjective(spe-cial)surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Examples:
He paid especial attention to her.
A special occasion.
A special reason to confide in her.
What's so special about the year 2000?.
A special occasion.
A special reason to confide in her.
What's so special about the year 2000?.
special
adjective(spe-cial)unique or specific to a person or thing or category
Synonyms: particular, peculiar,
Examples:
The special features of a computer.
My own special chair.
My own special chair.
special
adjective(spe-cial)having a specific function or scope
Synonyms: limited,
Examples:
A special (or specific) role in the mission.
special
adjective(spe-cial)adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
Examples:
A special kind of paint.
A special medication for arthritis.
A special medication for arthritis.
special
noun(spe-cial)a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
special
noun(spe-cial)a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
Examples:
They are having a special on pork chops.
special
noun(spe-cial)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.
special
adjective(spe-cial)for a special service or occasion
Examples:
A special correspondent.
A special adviser to the committee.
Had to get special permission for the event.
A special adviser to the committee.
Had to get special permission for the event.