SPECIAL as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
   Usage Example(s)
   • the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight
   Hypernyms(s) special is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • television program (what does television program mean?)
   • TV program (what does TV program mean?)
   • television show (what does television show mean?)
   • TV show (what does TV show mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
   Usage Example(s)
   • they are having a special on pork chops
   Hypernyms(s) special is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • offer (what does offer mean?)
   • offering (what does offering mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
   Hypernyms(s) special is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • dish (what does dish mean?)

SPECIAL as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • surpassing what is common or usual or expected
   Synonym(s)
   • especial(a) (what does especial(a) mean?)
   • exceptional (what does exceptional mean?)
   • particular(a) (what does particular(a) mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he paid especial attention to her
   • exceptional kindness
   • a matter of particular and unusual importance
   • a special occasion
   • a special reason to confide in her
   • what’’s so special about the year 20
   Similar To
   • uncommon (what does uncommon mean?)
2. Meaning
   • having a specific function or scope
   Synonym(s)
   • limited (what does limited mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a special (or specific) role in the mission
   Similar To
   • specific (what does specific mean?)
3. Meaning
   • for a special service or occasion
   Usage Example(s)
   • a special correspondent
   • a special adviser to the committee
   • had to get special permission for the event
   Similar To
   • extraordinary (what does extraordinary mean?)
4. Meaning
   • first and most important
   Synonym(s)
   • particular (what does particular mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • his special interest is music
   • she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
   Similar To
   • primary (what does primary mean?)
5. Meaning
   • adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
   Usage Example(s)
   • a special kind of paint
   • a special medication for arthritis
   Similar To
   • specialized (what does specialized mean?)
   • specialised (what does specialised mean?)
6. Meaning
   • added to a regular schedule
   Synonym(s)
   • extra (what does extra mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a special holiday flight
   • put on special buses for the big game
   Similar To
   • unscheduled (what does unscheduled mean?)