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Meaning of 'specially' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Specially [ adv.]
- In a special manner; particularly; especially.
- For a particular purpose; as, a meeting of the legislature is specially summoned.

Meaning of 'specially' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . specially [ r]
Meaning (1):
- to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
Example in sentence:
  • a particularly gruesome attack;
  • an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger;
  • he was particularly fussy about spelling;
  • under peculiarly tragic circumstances
Meaning (2):
- in a special manner
Example in sentence:
  • a specially arranged dinner

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