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especially great or important, or having a quality that most similar things or people do not have: Could I ask you a special favour? I'm cooking something special for her birthday. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. good or important because of unusual qualities. special Are you doing anything special for your birthday?
being a particular one; particular, individual, or certain: You'd better call the special number. pertaining or peculiar to a particular person, thing, instance, etc.; distinctive; unique: the special features of a plan. having a specific or particular function, purpose, etc.: a special messenger.
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose. “a special kind of paint”. “a special medication for arthritis”. synonyms: specialised, specialized. developed or designed for a special activity or function. adjective. having a specific function or scope. “a special (or specific) role in the mission”.
SPECIAL definition: 1. better or more important than usual things: 2. treatment that is better than usual 3. a price…. Learn more.
1 day ago · 1. adjective. Someone or something that is special is better or more important than other people or things. You're very special to me, darling. There are strong arguments for holidays at Easter and Christmas because these are special occasions. Just to see him was something special.
[usually before noun] not ordinary or usual; different from what is normal synonym exceptional. The school will only allow this in special circumstances. An application has been filed for special leave to appeal in the High Court. Some of the officials have special privileges. There is something special about this place.
noun. /ˈspeʃl/ Idioms. something that is not usually available but is provided for a particular purpose or on one occasion. an election-night special on television. The menu changes regularly and there are daily specials to choose from. Extra Examples. Topics Cooking and eating c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
