Special
Meaning
Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.
Pronunciation
UK ˈspeʃl
US ˈspeʃl
Example Sentences
- Well technically, these special pineapples [aren't] even on the market - so [they're] priceless.
- Heavy snowfall can allow special recreational activities to take place which would not be possible otherwise, such as skiing and snowmobiling.
- Tokyo is a metropolitan prefecture comprising administrative entities of special wards and municipalities.
- The "central" area is divided into 23 special wards, and the [Tama] area is made of 26 cities, five towns, and eight villages.
- To recognize his success, eBay even made a special shooting star icon to put alongside his name on eBay.
- Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is a special day that's celebrated in mostly English speaking countries around the world.
- [Dusty] was your ordinary looking cat, with no pedigree or special background.
- Users can get more programs, called mobile apps, from the manufacturer 's app store, such as the [Apple] App Store and [Google] Play which can help them complete special tasks.
- Its official name is Seoul Special City.
- The technology to do this needs special display screens or projectors and other devices.
Learn Special in Context
Learning the Parts of the BodyLook at your body right now! It has many amazing parts. Your head sits on top. Your eyes and ears are on your head. Your neck holds up your head. Two arms hang from your shoulders. Your hands have fiv...Read story 
Days of the WeekDo you know all seven days of the week? A week has seven days. Monday is the first workday for many people. Tuesday comes after Monday. Wednesday is the middle of the week. Thursday comes after Wednes...Read story
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