special, adj.
freq. cnt. 68
freq. cnt. 68
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
<adj.all> (a) (a) (a) freq. cnt.: 60 freq. cnt.: 30 freq. cnt.: 24 freq. cnt.: 6
particular peculiar special
sample sentences
"the particular demands of the job""has a particular preference for Chinese art"
"a peculiar bond of sympathy between them"
"an expression peculiar to Canadians"
"rights peculiar to the rich"
"the special features of a computer"
"my own special chair"
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lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
similar to
for a special service or occasion
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 20 freq. cnt.: 20
special
sample sentences
"a special correspondent""a special adviser to the committee"
"had to get special permission for the event"
lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
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surpassing what is common or usual or expected
<adj.all> (a) (a) freq. cnt.: 15 freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 2
especial exceptional particular special
sample sentences
"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 2000?"
lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
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adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 6
special
sample sentences
"a special kind of paint""a special medication for arthritis"
lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
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having a specific function or scope
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
limited special
sample sentences
"a special (or specific) role in the mission"
lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
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first and most important
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
particular special
sample sentences
"his special interest is music""she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
added to a regular schedule
<adj.all>
extra special
sample sentences
"a special holiday flight""put on special buses for the big game"
semantic pointers
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