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Quick definitions from WordNet (special)
▸ noun: 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")
▸ noun: a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising ("They are having a special on pork chops")
▸ noun: a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
▸ adjective: for a special service or occasion ("A special correspondent")
▸ adjective: adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose ("A special kind of paint")
▸ adjective: first and most important ("His special interest is music")
▸ adjective: added to a regular schedule ("A special holiday flight")
▸ adjective: having a specific function or scope ("A special (or specific) role in the mission")
▸ adjective: surpassing what is common or usual or expected ("He paid especial attention to her")
▸ Also see specials
▸ Word origin
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▸ Idioms related to special (New!)
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▸ Popular nouns described by special
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▸ Rhymes of special
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▸ noun: 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")
▸ noun: a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising ("They are having a special on pork chops")
▸ noun: a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
▸ adjective: for a special service or occasion ("A special correspondent")
▸ adjective: adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose ("A special kind of paint")
▸ adjective: first and most important ("His special interest is music")
▸ adjective: added to a regular schedule ("A special holiday flight")
▸ adjective: having a specific function or scope ("A special (or specific) role in the mission")
▸ adjective: surpassing what is common or usual or expected ("He paid especial attention to her")
▸ Also see specials
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to special
▸ Usage examples for special
▸ Idioms related to special (New!)
▸ Popular adjectives describing special
▸ Popular nouns described by special
▸ Words that often appear near special
▸ Rhymes of special
▸ Invented words related to special