WordHive Learning Dictionary

Special Meaning

Special means important or different in a meaningful way.

adjective 7 letters easy word
Dictionary definition

Different in an important or meaningful way, often because it is rare, valued, or made for a specific purpose.

Example sentences

Special in a sentence

easy

Grandma baked a special cake for the party.

medium

This key has a special job in the puzzle.

hard

Kind words can make an ordinary day feel special.

Synonyms

Words like Special

uniqueUse when something is one of a kind.
importantUse when something matters a lot.
Antonyms

Opposite words

ordinaryUse when something is usual and not special.
commonUse when something appears often.
Word family

Special word family

Base word

special

adverb

especially

More than usual or in a particular way.

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