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specially.

For a special purpose, person, or occasion.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈspɛʃəli/
  1. For a special purpose, person, or occasion.

    not-comparable
    We had this cake made specially for your birthday.
    The train is waiting specially for a high-ranking diplomat.
  2. extremely

    not-comparable · proscribed
    She's specially good at running.
  3. in particular

    not-comparable · proscribed
    I love all animals, specially cute furry ones.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English specialli, specially, equivalent to special + -ly.

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