English dictionary
special
/'sp/E//S//@/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
ExamplesThey are having a special on pork chops.
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a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
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a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
ExamplesThe last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight.
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A particular.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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unique or specific to a person or thing or category
ExamplesThe special features of a computer.
My own special chair.
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for a special service or occasion
ExamplesA special correspondent.
A special adviser to the committee.
Had to get special permission for the event.
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surpassing what is common or usual or expected
ExamplesHe paid especial attention to her.
A special occasion.
A special reason to confide in her.
What's so special about the year 2000?
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adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
ExamplesA special kind of paint.
A special medication for arthritis.
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having a specific function or scope
ExamplesA special (or specific) role in the mission.
Synonyms limitedSource: WordNet 3.0
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first and most important
ExamplesHis special interest is music.
She gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work.
Synonyms particularSource: WordNet 3.0
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added to a regular schedule
ExamplesA special holiday flight.
Put on special buses for the big game.
Synonyms extraSource: WordNet 3.0