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Grandma baked a special cake for the party.
What does Special mean?
important or different in a meaningful way.
Dictionary definition
Different in an important or meaningful way, often because it is rare, valued, or made for a specific purpose.
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Special in a sentence
medium
This key has a special job in the puzzle.
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Kind words can make an ordinary day feel special.
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What does special mean?
Special means important or different in a meaningful way.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to special?
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spesh · ul · strongest beat: spesh
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WordSpecial.
Partadjective.
MeaningSpecial means important or different in a meaningful way.
ExampleExample: Grandma baked a special cake for the party.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- spesh · ul
- Strongest beat
- spesh
- Ending
- ul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on spesh.
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adverb
especially
More than usual or in a particular way.
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