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- pronunciation:
- spe
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is special, it is different from others of the same type, and it is different from others in a particular way.
Our cat has to eat a special kind of cat food because of his stomach trouble.My mom uses a special kind of cream on her face at night. She says it's expensive but works really well.These spoons are special because they can bend a lot. It makes it easier for my grandmother to use them.- synonyms:
- distinct, distinctive, particular, unique
- similar words:
- certain, definite, different, exact, individual, peculiar, precise
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| definition 2: |
When something is special, it is different from the usual thing. Often, it is better or more important. When something is special, it is not ordinary.
My mom is making a special dinner for my dad's birthday. She's making all his favorite things and a big cake.Tomorrow is a special day because our class is going on a field trip.- synonyms:
- distinctive, singular
- antonyms:
- ordinary, regular
- similar words:
- characteristic, extraordinary, memorable, peculiar, remarkable, unusual
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| related words: |
characteristic, typical |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
When a store has a special, it has a sale of certain things for a lower price.
There was a special on peaches last week at the grocery store, so my mom bought a lot of them.- synonyms:
- sale
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| definition 2: |
A special is a single television program that presents something different from the usual shows on television. It often celebrates a particular event or holiday, or it discusses a particular topic or issue. It might be longer than a usual program.
My mom and my sister always like to watch the Christmas specials together. |
| derivation: |
specially (adv.) |
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