specially
For a special purpose, person, or occasionFor a special purpose, person, or occasion.
» Bob is specially fond of Hungarian beans.
Боб особенно любит венгерский боб. — User55521
Бобу особливо подобаються угорські боби. — deniko
carlosalberto · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
3 senses(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.
speziell
специа́льноspeciálʹno
спеціа́льноspeciálʹno
in a special manner
(not comparable, proscribed)Extremely
She's specially good at running.
(not comparable, proscribed)In particular
I love all animals, specially cute furry ones.
Examples
24 sentencesBob is specially fond of Hungarian beans.
Бобу особливо подобаються угорські боби. — deniko
ruБоб особенно любит венгерский боб. — User55521
This dress was made specially for you.
The stage he specially prepared was wasted.
Thanks for coming specially to see me off.
deDanke, dass Sie extra gekommen sind, um mich zu verabschieden. — Sudajaengi
Astronauts eat specially prepared food during their missions.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English specialli, specially, equivalent to special + -ly.From Middle English specialli, specially, equivalent to special + -ly.
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Synonyms
7 synonyms- in a special manner:especially
- to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common:particularlypeculiarlyespecially
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb