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How to pronounce special
Say it like this: /ˈspɛʃ.əl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does special mean?
adjDistinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
“her special blend of spices”
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
“Everyone is special to someone.”
Of or related to unconventional warfare.
“special forces, special operations”
nounA reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered; the thing thus sold.
“I didn't have much money, so I bought the special.”
A meal offered only at a certain time by a restaurant, not as a standing fixture of the menu; often, one of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price; also often a dish at a nondisc
“The Tuesday lunch special is our tuna melt on rye.”
Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.
“Did you see the Christmas special?”
verbTo supervise a patient one-on-one.
“We have not sent our pupils out on private duty except a very few times, but they have an unusual amount of specialing to do inside.”
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