1Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

1. 1.1 Exceptionally good or precious.
   she's a very special person

   Example sentencesExamples

   • There isn't anything special about him, except for the fact he's one of the richest men in town.
   • However, the lack of special features make the village children sad.
   • I was this unusual child that was special in my parents' eyes - plus I was very loving with them.
   • I have no special talents, except being able to sing.
   • This special collection is already remarkable for its scope and size, and it deserves our enthusiastic support.
   • Nothing was special about today, except how bad it was.
   • None of us had any special powers.
   • The quality is exceptionally good, even though the special photopaper is expensive at about €5 for 10 sheets.
   • This woman is exceptional, she's special, she's extraordinary and I have great respect for her.
   • I had a special place, where no one ever knew about, except Emily.
   • We didn't do anything special, except get ready for Homecoming.
   • She never wore the same clothes twice, except for a few special outfits.
   • She was nothing significant, nothing special, nothing exceptional.
   • Once an implant has been installed it can't be uninstalled again except with special equipment.

   Synonyms

   exceptional, particular, extra special, unusual, marked, singular, uncommon, notable, noteworthy, remarkable, outstanding, unique
2. 1.2 Belonging specifically to a particular person or place.
   we want to preserve our town's special character

   Example sentencesExamples

   • Players can catch elemental monsters called Djinni that unleash special attacks and change character stats and class.
   • Scripts are cryptic and are often hard to read due to the many special characters that have unique meanings within the language.
   • Efforts will be made to preserve the special character of the city.
   • Each character will have several special attacks which can be executed during battles
   • This title belongs under that extra special list of films that are so bad they're good.
   • Perhaps the special character of the place was signalled by ceremonial activities here about 7000 BC.
   • There is a function in the game that slows down time temporarily and allows your character to perform special moves.
   • Although in a boxing game story is of little importance, popular characters should receive special attention.
   • The special character of South Germany was expressed in the liberal subculture, which had lasting-power and prolonged success.
   • Each character has plenty of special moves
   • Each character has special abilities that only they can contribute to continuing the story.
   • Yuliana belongs to a special caste in classical ballet - she is a character dancer.
   • Each title character possesses special abilities that come in handy depending on your style of play.

   Synonyms

   distinctive, distinct, individual, particular, specific, certain, peculiar, definite, express, precise
3. 1.3 Designed or organized for a particular person, purpose, or occasion.
   we will return by special coaches

   Example sentencesExamples

   • Resolution 1115 set up a special committee for this purpose.
   • It spoke of a special herb that was designed to cure any illness.
   • High-heel shoes are probably one of the most favorite designs women choose for their special occasions.
   • Asparagus is normally cooked, preferably by steaming in the special tall utensil designed for the purpose.
   • Tomorrow's the first day of school, it's a special occasion.
   • This occasion is a special honor and treat for me.
   • General purpose home computers will gather dust as special purpose machines with cool designs and unbreakable software take over.
   • There was shelving filled with fine silverware and cutlery for the special occasions.
   • Usually I didn't wear make - up, but tonight was a special occasion.

   Synonyms

   specific, particular, purpose-built, tailor-made, custom-built
4. 1.4 (of a subject) studied in particular depth.
   Example sentencesExamples

   • His colleagues would not even respect his views about the teaching of his own special subject.
   • She was not alone in rendering living flowers, but she made them her special subject.
   • A further special issue of Accounting History has been commissioned.
   • Credit cards are subject to extensive regulation, but that is a special topic and put to one side.
   • Each volume is dedicated to a special topic.
   • Housing was a special topic discussed at the last policy meeting on June 29-30.
5. 1.5 Used to denote education for children with particular needs, especially those with learning difficulties.
   Example sentencesExamples

   • All ninth graders get the same schedule unless they attend special education.
   • They stated that what was required was consistency throughout the waking day, not programmes of special education.
   • I'm not a morning person, but I like to get up with my husband, who teaches seventh-grade special education.
   • He attends a school for special educational needs in Spilsby and is looked after by his general practitioner and paediatric services from Boston Hospital.
   • The Applicant is a nine year old boy with special educational needs.
   • She graduated high school on time and entered the UVic English program with the goal of eventually becoming a special education teacher for the blind.
   • I am committed to the principle of inclusive education for children with special educational needs.
   • Tr. was placed in special education classes all the way through school.
   • Jason had been in a special education classroom for years.
   • Schools can provide assessments and special education plans.
   • If one failed re-education, they were dubbed as mentally inept, and put into a school for special education students.
   • We have her in special education programs to make up for the 16 months of little brain development.
   • I thought, considering the career in special education, that he would be patient.
   • You get more money for your school district for special education.
   • He had to repeat kindergarten because he was shuffled between three elementary schools and was placed in special education classes.
   • The claimant is a l5-year-old boy with special educational needs.
   • Paragraph 6.10 deals with the particular problems faced by pupils with special educational needs.
   • I don't think the answer is special education or Ritalin - just different classes and teaching methods to encourage us to do our best.
   • After teaching music at several locations, he found a job teaching a special education class at P.S. 92.
6. 1.6Mathematics Denoting a group consisting of matrices of unit determinant.

1A thing, such as an event, product, or broadcast, that is designed or organized for a particular occasion or purpose.

1. 1.1 A dish not on the regular menu at a restaurant but served on a particular day.
   Example sentencesExamples

   • Sausage rolls would go down well, especially if the filling was a bit special, perhaps good sausage mince mixed with game or venison.
   • Restaurants run food specials for a number of reasons, sometimes because the chef found certain ingredients at a reduced price.
   • Loch Fyne offers a large range of seafood delicacies, with an ever changing specials board to catch your eye.
   • As well as the 15 starters and the 30 main courses, there are a whole bunch of specials that are never listed but always there.
   • Clarke said competition from pubs is one of the main reasons restaurants have introduced lunch specials.
   • The daily specials appear on giant boards and included French onion soup and courgette with mint served with bread for €4.
   • There are some 20 cocktails on the menu plus a selection of five summer specials that are constantly changing.
   • The menu is as all good restaurants should be, very brief with only five starters, seven main courses and four desserts - but no specials I noticed.
   • It's the left-hand menu specials that give me hope for the future of Chez Nous.
   • The dinner specials that evening included sausages and hot German potato salad and I was quite hungry.
   • Lulu walked over to the board and with a napkin erased the absurd menu special.
   • I counted 20 main courses, if you include the four gourmet sandwiches and the evening special.
   • The fine-dining restaurant specialises in Californian-influenced Italian cuisine including shrimp and lobster specials served to the sounds of a live jazz band.
   • The last page of the menu lists the festival specials, all priced at $5.95!
   • The starter specials of the day included coconut and sweetcorn soup and Kerala spinach soup.
   • I had the fish special of hake served with potato purée and oriental-style dressing.
   • The Flying Biscuit Cafe has an ever-changing menu, and often features vegetarian specials.
   • Delicious weekly specials augment a superb menu, with a robust selection of favorites from America's four corners.
   • The heavily accented head of the restaurant read them the specials of the day while passing out the small but mouthwatering menu.
   • Since food and wine menus are printed every day, there are no specials to recite in addition to the wine pitch.

   Synonyms

   recipe, item of food, course
2. 1.2informal A product or service offered at a temporarily reduced price.
   Example sentencesExamples

   • I am sure a lot of the merchants will be offering specials.
   • Many Web sites offer close-out specials at even bigger discounts.
   • It will also send information about specials deals, new offers and other things you may be interested in.
   • A family or couple can save money by bulk buying those special offers in the supermarkets.
   • There are reduced rates and specials being offered within other sections of the market.
   • Chef Mike Moody can't wait to offer some flavorful nightly specials that will feature seafood and plenty of flavor.
   • They offer a handful of weekly specials but otherwise keep prices relatively high.
   • Look for these specials in the newspaper or on television, or call a couple of stores to find out when the next promotion will be.
   • Package deals and online specials may offer bigger bargains.
   • You could, for example, offer specials, which were very successful for us.
   • The new owners will serve just beer and wine and will offer daily beer specials.
   • It's a winner when you want to inform a mass consumer audience about a short-term sale, event or special price offer.
   • She checked mailings for catches in the small print and for any special offers.
   • Wellington is awash in curry houses, thus they tend to offer specials to entice you to eat there.
   • By clicking on send, visitors are automatically registered and will have the latest special offers e-mailed to them before they appear on the website.
   • Offer sales, specials and even giveaways to attract people into your store.
   • Often, dry cleaners will offer two-for-one specials on selected items and on specific days.