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specially

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Scrabble points
16
Words With Friends
19
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ˈspɛʃəli/

Definition of specially

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adv

  1. (not-comparable)For a special purpose, person, or occasion.
    “We had this cake made specially for your birthday.”
    “The train is waiting specially for a high-ranking diplomat.”
    “The school is specially for any child whose schooling was disrupted by illness.”
    “I had my insoles specially made.”
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adv

  1. (not-comparable)For a special purpose, person, or occasion.
    “We had this cake made specially for your birthday.”
    “The train is waiting specially for a high-ranking diplomat.”
    “The school is specially for any child whose schooling was disrupted by illness.”
    “I had my insoles specially made.”
  2. (not-comparable, proscribed)extremely
    “She's specially good at running.”
  3. (not-comparable, proscribed)in particular
    “I love all animals, specially cute furry ones.”

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Etymology

From Middle English specialli, specially, equivalent to special + -ly.

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