Definitions for Specially
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. specially, especiallyadverb

   in a special manner

   "a specially arranged dinner"

2. particularly, peculiarly, especially, speciallyadverb

   to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

   "he was particularly fussy about spelling"; "a particularly gruesome attack"; "under peculiarly tragic circumstances"; "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. speciallyadverb

   For a special purpose.

   We had this cake made specially for your birthday.

2. speciallyadverb

   extremely

   She's specially good at running.

3. speciallyadverb

   in particular

   I love all animals, specially cute furry ones.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Speciallyadverb

   Etymology: from special.

   1. Particularly above others.

   Specially the day that thou stoodest before the Lord. Deutr.

   A brother beloved, specially to me. Phil. xvi.

   2. Not in a common way; peculiarly.

   If there be matter of law that carries any difficulty, the jury may, to deliver themselves from an attaint, find it specially. Matthew Hale.

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1. specially

   "Specially" is an adverb that primarily means for a special purpose, specifically, or particularly. It refers to something that is done in a distinctive or individual way, often related to a particular task or situation. It can also imply that an action was carried out with a definite intention or aim.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Speciallyadverb

   in a special manner; particularly; especially

2. Speciallyadverb

   for a particular purpose; as, a meeting of the legislature is specially summoned

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1. Specially

   Specially vs. Especially -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Specially and Especially.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Specially' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4650

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Specially' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4114

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Specially' in Adverbs Frequency: #295

How to pronounce Specially?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Specially in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Specially in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Specially in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Specially in a Sentence

1. Rahimullah Samander:

   In some cases, government employees, specially low-ranking police officers, do not understand how to behave with reporters.

2. Leana Wen:

   This ruling means that Baltimore City students will continue to receive evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention education delivered by teachers specially trained to teach these important curricula, this means that Baltimore City students will be able to continue Baltimore City students work in reducing teen birth rates, which fell 61 % in Baltimore City from 2000 to 2016.

3. Deborah Birx:

   I know some of you watch what I wear, i'm wearing this specially today.

4. Jeff Zients:

   This vaccine is specifically formulated for these young kids. So we're launching a new program especially for kids under 5. The planning process is well underway. CDC is working with states to help them prepare. We've secured enough vaccine supply for all kids in this age group, all 18 million. We have enough needles, syringes and kits, and these are all specially formulated or made for this age group to send alongside the vaccine, we're working closely with pediatricians and family doctors and children's hospitals and pharmacies to make sure the vaccine is available at thousands of locations across the country.

5. Hanan Ashrawi:

   Israel is stealing land specially in the Jordan Valley under the pretext it wants to annex it, this should be a reason for a real and effective intervention by the international community to end such a flagrant and grave aggression which kills all chances of peace.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Specially
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Specially
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Specially
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Specially