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- pronunciation:
- spe
sh
 l
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having a distinct or singular character that makes something distinguishable from other members of the same category.
a special type of knee brace- synonyms:
- distinct, distinctive, particular, specific, unique
- antonyms:
- generic
- similar words:
- certain, definite, different, exact, individual, peculiar, precise, singular
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| definition 2: |
unusual or exceptional in a specific way.
a special meaning in his glance- synonyms:
- distinctive, exceptional, particular, singular
- antonyms:
- ordinary, regular
- similar words:
- characteristic, especial, extraordinary, memorable, novel, peculiar, remarkable, uncommon, unconventional, unorthodox, unusual
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| definition 3: |
having a particular or specific function.
his special dutiesa special agent- synonyms:
- specialized
- antonyms:
- regular
- similar words:
- elite, exclusive, individual, particular, peculiar, personal, private, proper, select, specific
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| definition 4: |
singular and notable, as an occasion.
- synonyms:
- momentous, notable
- antonyms:
- commonplace, everyday, ordinary
- similar words:
- distinguished, eminent, especial, extra, extraordinary, golden, great, important, noteworthy, occasional, remarkable, signal, significant, singular
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| definition 5: |
highly esteemed; close.
her special friend- synonyms:
- bosom, close, intimate
- similar words:
- ardent, constant, dear, devoted, esteemed, faithful, fast, fervent, good, honored, loyal, respected, steadfast, tight, true
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| definition 6: |
additional; extra.
a special offer- synonyms:
- extra
- similar words:
- added, additional, featured
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| related words: |
characteristic, choice, exceptional, notable, specific, trick, typical |
adverb + (adj.)special
extra
(adj.)special
+ noun
accommodation,
agent,
anniversary,
arrangement,
assignment,
assistant,
attention,
breed,
circumstance,
consideration,
correspondent,
counsel,
coverage,
delivery,
discount,
dispensation,
edition,
education,
educator,
effect,
eligibility,
emphasis,
envoy,
event,
exemption,
exhibit,
expertise,
favor,
feature,
focus,
force,
gift,
guest,
handling,
interest,
learner,
lighting,
mention,
need,
niche,
occasion,
operation,
permission,
permit,
placement,
pleading,
precaution,
privilege,
programming,
prosecutor,
provision,
relativity,
report,
section,
session,
significance,
squad,
status,
talent,
treat,
treatment,
tribunal,
tribute,
unit
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sale of certain items for reduced prices.
The supermarket had a special last week.- synonyms:
- sale
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| definition 2: |
an extra edition of a newspaper.
- synonyms:
- extra
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| definition 3: |
a single television program that features a particular subject, such as an issue, event, or person.
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adjective + (n.)special
animated, blue, daily, geographic, nightly, prime, weekly
verb + (n.)special
drink, feature, list, offer, order, recite
noun + (n.)special
advantage,
bar,
bird,
blackboard,
breakfast,
cable,
chef,
comedy,
coupon,
dinner,
dish,
drink,
evening,
fish,
holiday,
hour,
list,
lunch,
magazine,
movie,
network,
night,
plate,
prime-time,
reality,
restaurant,
series,
television,
weekend
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| derivation: |
specially (adv.) |
The word special
contains the following part:
spect, spec, spic, spectro
Latin
root
that means to see, look, watch
  Example words:
aspect, auspicious, circumspect, conspectus, conspicuous, despicable, despise, expectation, inauspicious, inconspicuous, inspect, inspector, introspect, introspective, irrespective, perspective, perspicacious, perspicuous, prospect, prospective, prospectus, respect, respective, retrospect, retrospective, special, species, specific, specify, specimen, specious, spectacle, spectacular, spectator, specter, spectrograph, spectrometer, spectroscope, spectrum, speculate, speculum, suspect, suspicious
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