specially

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in a special manner

   a specially arranged dinner

2. 2
   adv

   For a special purpose, person, or occasion.

   We had this cake made specially for your birthday.

3. 3
   adv

   extremely

   She's specially good at running.

4. 4
   adv

   in particular

   I love all animals, specially cute furry ones.

5. 5
   adv

   to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

Etymology

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