- specially
- adv.
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specially
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Specially — Spe cial*ly, adv. 1. In a special manner; particularly; especially. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] 2. For a particular purpose; as, a meeting of the legislature is specially summoned. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
specially — [spesh′əl ē] adv. 1. in a special manner; particularly 2. for a special purpose * * * See special. * * * … Universalium
specially — index particularly Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
specially — [adv] particularly distinctively, especially, expressly, in specie, specifically, uniquely; concept 557 Ant. broadly … New thesaurus
specially — ► ADVERB ▪ for a special purpose … English terms dictionary
specially — [spesh′əl ē] adv. 1. in a special manner; particularly 2. for a special purpose … English World dictionary
specially — especial, especially, special, specially 1. There is no longer any great difficulty with especial because special has all but driven it out, although it is still used occasionally to refer principally to exceptional personal qualities or… … Modern English usage
specially — [[t]spe̱ʃəli[/t]] 1) ADV: ADV with v, oft ADV for n If something has been done specially for a particular person or purpose, it has been done only for that person or purpose. ...a soap specially designed for those with sensitive skins... Patrick… … English dictionary
specially — adverb Date: 14th century 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 … New Collegiate Dictionary
specially — spe|cial|ly [ˈspeʃəli] adv 1.) for one particular purpose, and only for that purpose ▪ specially trained police dogs specially designed/built/made etc ▪ The boats are specially built for the disabled. 2.) spoken much more than usual, or much more … Dictionary of contemporary English
