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Definitions of special from WordNet
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special (adj.)
surpassing what is common or usual or expected;
a special reason to confide in her
what's so special about the year 2000?
a special occasion
special (adj.)
unique or specific to a person or thing or category;
the special features of a computer
my own special chair
special (adj.)
for a special service or occasion;
a special correspondent
a special adviser to the committee
had to get special permission for the event
special (adj.)
adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose;
a special kind of paint
a special medication for arthritis
special (adj.)
having a specific function or scope;
a special (or specific) role in the mission
Synonyms: limited
special (adj.)
first and most important;
she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
his special interest is music
Synonyms: particular
special (adj.)
added to a regular schedule;
a special holiday flight
put on special buses for the big game
Synonyms: extra
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special (n.)
a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising;
they are having a special on pork chops
special (n.)
a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant;
special (n.)
a television production that features a particular person or work or topic;
the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight
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