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  1. specially
  2. crossed specially

spe·cial·ly

adverb \ˈspe-sh(ə-)lē\

Definition of SPECIALLY

1
: in a special manner <treated her friends specially>
2
a : for a special purpose <dresses made specially for the occasion>
b : in particular : specifically <made specially for you>
3
: especially 2 <makes a specially fine curry> <was specially pleased with the gift>
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Examples of SPECIALLY

  1. dresses made specially for a wedding
  2. The speech was written specially for the occasion.
  3. The room was specially designed to be used as a library.
  4. I was specially pleased with your gift.
  5. people who are not specially gifted
  6. I don't want to be treated specially.

First Known Use of SPECIALLY

14th century

Related to SPECIALLY

Synonyms
especially, notably, particularly, specifically
Antonyms
generally

Rhymes with SPECIALLY

fleshly, freshly

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