special
/ˈspɛʃ.əl/noun, adjective2 syllables
Special means: surpassing what is common or usual or expected.
Synonyms for special14
adjective, as in surpassing what is common or usual or expected
adjective, as in unique or specific to a person or thing or category
adjective, as in adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
adjective, as in first and most important
adjective, as in added to a regular schedule
adjective, as in for a special service or occasion
What does special mean?10
adjective
surpassing what is common or usual or expected“he paid especial attention to her”
unique or specific to a person or thing or category“the particular demands of the job”
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose“a special kind of paint”
having a specific function or scope“a special (or specific) role in the mission”
first and most important“his special interest is music”
added to a regular schedule“a special holiday flight”
for a special service or occasion“a special correspondent”
noun
a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising“they are having a special on pork chops”
a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
a television production that features a particular person or work or topic“the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Special in a sentence
- In case the shipment is delayed, we have special delay insurance.CC
- Except in special circumstances, anyone is allowed to enter the building.unknown
- I'll make this a special case, but try to keep it short.unknown
- She has many boyfriends, but this one is special.CK
- Birds, for instance, have a special protective device.unknown
- If you join the special forces, my father won't talk to you anymore.Amastan
- If you join the special forces, you will not be my son anymore.Amastan
- Generally, special forces are used in very specific and dangerous missions.Amastan
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of special
as a noun
- plural
- specials
as a adjective
- comparative
- specialer
- superlative
- specialest