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Definitions for specially
spe·cial·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
specially, especiallyadverb
in a special manner
"a specially arranged dinner"
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"
Wiktionary
speciallyadverb
For a special purpose.
We had this cake made specially for your birthday.
speciallyadverb
extremely
She's specially good at running.
speciallyadverb
in particular
I love all animals, specially cute furry ones.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Speciallyadverb
Etymology: from special.
Specially the day that thou stoodest before the Lord. Deutr.
A brother beloved, specially to me. Phil. xvi.
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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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 Dictionary
Speciallyadverb
in a special manner; particularly; especially
Speciallyadverb
for a particular purpose; as, a meeting of the legislature is specially summoned
Suggested Resources
Specially
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'specially' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4650
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'specially' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4114
Adverbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'specially' in Adverbs Frequency: #295
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of specially in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of specially in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of specially in a Sentence
They sit and watch regular communications to understand when somebody would be most receptive to a specially crafted social-engineering email instructing them to make the transfer.
These specially created scents will give passengers traveling through Terminal 2 an exclusive preview of destinations that only Heathrow connects to [from the UK].
Management Department K. Dhananjaya Reddy:
We are advising people not to go to work between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., we have also opened centers in different places specially in urban areas for the distribution of water and butter milk.
Toronto Mississauga paleontologist Kirstin Brink:
It could take up to two years for a tooth to grow back in the big theropods like T. rex. Therefore, having specially reinforced teeth means less tooth breakage and less gaps in the jaw, leading to more efficient eating.
If we identify accounts maintained by or on behalf of people on the Hong Kong election Government's list of Specially Designated Nationals, we have a legal obligation to take certain action.
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Translations for specially
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- especialmentCatalan, Valencian
- especialmenteSpanish
- erityisestiFinnish
- spécialement, particulièrementFrench
- especialmenteGalician
- appositamenteItalian
- especialmentePortuguese
- специальноRussian
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