What does special mean?

Different from usual, often in an important or valued way. Intended for a particular purpose or person. A specially priced product or a featured restaurant dish.

How is special pronounced?

UK /ˈspeʃəl/, US /ˈspeʃəl/.

special

/ˈspeʃəl/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #552 in the learning path

特别的；特殊的

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Definitions

adj. Different from usual, often in an important or valued way.

特别的；特殊的

adj. Intended for a particular purpose or person.

专门的；专用的

n. A specially priced product or a featured restaurant dish.

特价品；特色菜

Example

We saved this special cake for your birthday.

我们把这个特别的蛋糕留到了你生日时享用。

Schools should provide special equipment so that students with disabilities can participate fully in classroom activities.

学校应提供专用设备，让残障学生能够充分参与课堂活动。

Collocations

special occasion
special offer
special equipment
special attention

Word family

specially (adv.)
specialise (v.)
specialist (n.)

Synonyms

particular
exceptional

Antonyms

ordinary

Usage tip

specially强调专门；especially常表示尤其。

FAQ

What does special mean?: Different from usual, often in an important or valued way. Intended for a particular purpose or person. A specially priced product or a featured restaurant dish.
How is special pronounced?: UK /ˈspeʃəl/, US /ˈspeʃəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.