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- Dictionaryspecially/ˈspɛʃ(ə)li/
adverb
- 1. for a special purpose: "a new coat and hat, bought specially"
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in a particular way or for a particular purpose: Her wheelchair was specially designed for her. (Definition of specially from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of specially. specially.
in a particular way or for a particular purpose: Her wheelchair was specially designed for her. (Definition of specially from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of specially. specially.
The meaning of SPECIALLY is in a special manner. How to use specially in a sentence.
Specially definition: in a distinct or particular way; uniquely. See examples of SPECIALLY used in a sentence.
If something has been done specially for a particular person or purpose, it has been done only for that person or purpose.
Specially usually means ‘for a particular purpose’ and is often followed by a past participle, such as designed, developed or made: a course specially designed to meet your needs She has her clothes specially made in Paris.
Use the adverb specially as a slightly less formal version of especially to mean something done in a particular way — like the fabric of a raincoat that's been specially treated to repel water. Specially also tells about something done for a special occasion, like when you make your sister a specially decorated cake for her birthday.
B1. for a particular purpose: They searched the building with specially trained dogs. I made this specially for you. Fewer examples. He's specially trained to dismantle bombs. The book was written specially for children. The wheels were specially designed to run on these tracks. The school was specially equipped to teach technical subjects.
n. 1. Something arranged, issued, or appropriated to a particular service or occasion: rode to work on the commuter special. 2. A featured attraction, such as a reduced price: a special on salmon. 3. A single television production that features a specific work, a given topic, or a particular performer.
Definitions of 'specially' 1. If something has been done specially for a particular person or purpose, it has been done only for that person or purpose. [...] 2. Specially is used to mean more than usually or more than other things. [informal] [...] More. English usage. What is the difference between especially and specially ? More.
