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
A Day With GrandmaDo you love your grandma? Grandma is a very special person in the family. She wakes up early every day. Grandma makes a warm breakfast for us. We sit at the table and eat together. After breakfast, gr...Read story 
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 
A Photo of My FamilyLook at this photo! It is a photo of my family. This is my mom. She has a big, warm smile. This is my dad. He is tall and strong. I have one brother. He is funny and loud. But I love every person in i...Read story 
A Table Near the WindowA table near the window is the best spot in the house. It is a very nice place. The table is small and round. Two chairs sit next to it. The window lets in the sun. The room feels warm and bright. You...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 
Who Lives in This House?Look at that house! A family lives inside. A family has a mother and a father. They take care of the children. Some families have one child. Some families have many children. A grandmother or grandfat...Read story 
New Words for FamilyDo you know all the words for your family? Let's learn some new words for family! A mother is a woman with children. A father is a man with children. A brother is a boy in your family. A sister is a g...Read story
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Practice Special
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