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Special

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Definitions for Special

noun
a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
Examples
  1. they are having a special on pork chops
noun
a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
noun
a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
Examples
  1. the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight
adjective
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
Synonyms
particular(a) peculiar(a) special(a)
Examples
  1. the particular demands of the job
  2. has a particular preference for Chinese art
  3. a peculiar bond of sympathy between them
  4. an expression peculiar to Canadians
  5. rights peculiar to the rich
  6. the special features of a computer
  7. my own special chair
adjective
for a special service or occasion
Examples
  1. a special correspondent
  2. a special adviser to the committee
  3. had to get special permission for the event
adjective
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Synonyms
especial(a) exceptional particular(a)
Examples
  1. he paid especial attention to her
  2. exceptional kindness
  3. a matter of particular and unusual importance
  4. a special occasion
  5. a special reason to confide in her
  6. what's so special about the year 2000?
adjective
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
Examples
  1. a special kind of paint
  2. a special medication for arthritis
adjective
having a specific function or scope
Synonyms
limited
Examples
  1. a special (or specific) role in the mission
adjective
first and most important
Synonyms
particular
Examples
  1. his special interest is music
  2. she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
adjective
added to a regular schedule
Synonyms
extra
Examples
  1. a special holiday flight
  2. put on special buses for the big game

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