special

/'speʃəl/

Thân thiện

The restaurant's daily special is a grilled salmon with seasonal vegetables.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Different from what is usual or ordinary; not common or general: Used to describe something that is distinct, exceptional, or set apart from the norm.
   • Designed or intended for a particular purpose, person, or occasion: Used to indicate something is specific, exclusive, or reserved.
   • Of particular importance; significant or noteworthy: Used to emphasize the exceptional quality, value, or interest of something.

2. Noun:

   • Something designed, produced, or organized for a particular occasion or purpose: Often refers to a unique product, event, or broadcast.
   • A featured dish or item offered at a reduced price for a limited time: Commonly used in retail or restaurant contexts.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

  • This is a special day for our family. (This day is different and important for our family.)
  • She needs special care after the surgery. (She needs care intended specifically for her condition.)
  • He has a special talent for languages. (He has a particularly noteworthy talent.)

• Noun:

  • The network will air a two-hour special on climate change. (The network will broadcast a unique program on that topic.)
  • The restaurant's daily special is pasta. (The restaurant's featured meal today is pasta.)

Advanced Usage

• "In special": (Archaic/Formal) meaning separately or in particular.

  • The rule applies to all, but children in special. (The rule applies to everyone, but children are a particular case.)

• "Special to": unique or of particular importance to a specific person.

  • This place is special to me. (This place has unique personal significance for me.)

Variants and Related Words

• Especial (adj): An older, more formal synonym for 'special,' often used to mean 'exceptional' or 'preeminent.'
  • He took especial care with the details.
• Specialty (n): A pursuit, area of study, or skill in which one specializes; also, a featured product.
  • Her specialty is neurology. The chef's specialty is seafood.
• Specialize (v): To concentrate on and become an expert in a particular subject or skill.
  • The doctor decided to specialize in pediatrics.
• Specialist (n): A person who specializes in a particular field.
  • You should see a heart specialist.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Exceptional, particular, unique, distinctive, specific, extraordinary, unusual.
• Noun: Feature, highlight, promotion, offer.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs/Collocations)

• Special delivery: A postal service for faster, guaranteed delivery of mail.
  • I sent the documents by special delivery.
• Special needs: Requirements arising from a physical, mental, or developmental condition.
  • The school has programs for children with special needs.
• Special effects: Illusions or visual tricks created for films and television.
  • The movie's special effects were incredible.

Related Idioms

• Nothing special: Used to describe something ordinary or unremarkable.
  • The meal was okay, but nothing special.
• A special someone: A way to refer to a person one loves, such as a romantic partner.
  • He's buying a gift for a special someone.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. added to a regular schedule
   • a special holiday flight
   • put on special buses for the big game
2. first and most important
   • his special interest is music
   • she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
3. having a specific function or scope
   • a special (or specific) role in the mission
4. adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
   • a special kind of paint
   • a special medication for arthritis
5. surpassing what is common or usual or expected
   • he paid especial attention to her
   • exceptional kindness
   • a matter of particular and unusual importance
   • a special occasion
   • a special reason to confide in her
   • what's so special about the year 2000?
6. for a special service or occasion
   • a special correspondent
   • a special adviser to the committee
   • had to get special permission for the event
7. unique or specific to a person or thing or category
   • the particular demands of the job
   • has a particular preference for Chinese art
   • a peculiar bond of sympathy between them
   • an expression peculiar to Canadians
   • rights peculiar to the rich
   • the special features of a computer
   • my own special chair

Noun

1. a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
   • the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight
2. a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
3. a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
   • they are having a special on pork chops

Từ đồng nghĩa

• extra
• particular
• limited
• especial
• exceptional
• particular
• peculiar
• special