DICTOMETER

SPECIAL

(special, especial, spesiell, særskilt)

1. Synonyms:
   • Special
   Definitions:
   • a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
   Examples:
   • They are having a special on pork chops
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Special
   Definitions:
   • a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Special
   Definitions:
   • a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
   Examples:
   • The last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Particular
   • Peculiar
   • Special
   Definitions:
   • unique or specific to a person or thing or category
   Examples:
   • The particular demands of the job
   • Has a particular preference for Chinese art
   • A peculiar bond of sympathy between them
   • An expression peculiar to Canadians
   • Rights peculiar to the rich
   • The special features of a computer
   • My own special chair
   Antonyms:
   • General
   • Nonspecific
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Special
   Definitions:
   • for a special service or occasion
   Examples:
   • A special correspondent
   • A special adviser to the committee
   • Had to get special permission for the event
   Antonyms:
   • Ordinary
   
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Especial
   • Exceptional
   • Particular
   • Special
   Definitions:
   • surpassing what is common or usual or expected
   Examples:
   • He paid especial attention to her
   • Exceptional kindness
   • A matter of particular and unusual importance
   • A special occasion
   • A special reason to confide in her
   • What's so special about the year 2000?
   Antonyms:
   • Common
   
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Special
   Definitions:
   • adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
   Examples:
   • A special kind of paint
   • A special medication for arthritis
   Antonyms:
   • Unspecialized
   • Unspecialised
   
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Limited
   • Special
   Definitions:
   • having a specific function or scope
   Examples:
   • A special (or specific) role in the mission
   Antonyms:
   • General
   • Nonspecific
   
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Particular
   • Special
   Definitions:
   • first and most important
   Examples:
   • His special interest is music
   • She gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
   Antonyms:
   • Secondary
   
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Extra
   • Special
   Definitions:
   • added to a regular schedule
   Examples:
   • A special holiday flight
   • Put on special buses for the big game
   Antonyms:
   • Scheduled