Definition of specially
1 : in a special manner treated her friends specially
2a : for a special purpose dresses made specially for the occasionb : 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 in a Sentence
dresses made specially for a wedding
The speech was written specially for the occasion.
The room was specially designed to be used as a library.
I was specially pleased with your gift.
people who are not specially gifted
I don't want to be treated specially.
14th Century
First Known Use of specially
14th century
SPECIALLY Defined for English Language Learners
specially
playDefinition of specially for English Language Learners
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: for a special purpose
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: to a special or unusual degree : particularly or especially
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: in a special manner
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