specially
/ˈspɛʃəli/
adverb
For a special purpose, person, or occasion.
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Adverb 3 meanings
For a special purpose, person, or occasion.
“We had this cake made specially for your birthday.”
extremely
“She's specially good at running.”
in particular
“I love all animals, specially cute furry ones.”
Where it comes from
Etymology
From Middle English specialli, specially, equivalent to special + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
SPECIALLY at a glance
SPECIALLY has 9 letters and scores 16 points in Scrabble (S 1 + P 3 + E 1 + C 3 + I 1 + A 1 + L 1 + L 1 + Y 4) and 19 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #6,955 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with specially
All rhymesOne letter away
- SPECIALTY16
- SPACIALLY16
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