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specially
adverb spe·cial·ly \ˈspe-sh(ə-)lē\
: for a special purpose
: to a special or unusual degree : particularly or especially
: in a special manner
Full Definition of SPECIALLY
1
: in a special manner <treated her friends specially>
2
a : for a special purpose <dresses made specially for the occasion> b : in particular : specifically <made specially for you>
3
: especially 2 <makes a specially fine curry> <was specially pleased with the gift>
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First Known Use of SPECIALLY
14th century
Related to SPECIALLY
- Synonyms
- especially, notably, particularly, specifically
- Antonyms
- generally
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