Special

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛʃəl/

Special (adjective)

  1. better or more important than usual things.
  2. made or used for a particular reason or occasion.
  3. not common or ordinary, often in a good way.

Examples

  • Her design was special and caught everyone's attention.
  • This recipe is special because it uses rare spices.

Common collocations: special feature, special quality, special occasion, special assignment, special moment

Special (noun)

  1. a product or service offered at a lower price for a short time.
  2. a television show that is not part of a regular series.

Examples

  • The store has a special on shoes this week.
  • We received a special on our favorite brand.

Synonyms of Special

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Special

  • describing something common or usual
  • referring to something frequently found