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adverb spe·cial·ly \ 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 in a Sentence

  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.

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First Known Use of specially

14th century

specially Synonyms

Synonyms
especially, notably, particularly, specifically
Antonyms
generally
Related Words
concretely, expressly
Near Antonyms
altogether, basically, by and large, chiefly, largely, mainly, mostly, overall, predominantly, primarily, principally, substantially

SPECIALLY Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of specially for English Language Learners

  • : for a special purpose

  • : to a special or unusual degree : particularly or especially

  • : in a special manner

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