Meanings
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1
adv
For one particular purpose, person, or occasion.
We had this cake made specially for your birthday.
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2
adv
In a special way; more than usual.
The room was specially decorated for the party.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
2
adv
· in a special way; more than...
especially
Word family
Related forms
especially
Etymology
From Middle English specialli, specially, equivalent to special + -ly.
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