English Explanatory Dictionary

specially

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. For a special purpose, person, or occasion.
  2. extremely
  3. in particular

Pronunciation

/ˈspɛʃəli/ en-us-specially.ogg

Word forms

specially

Etymology

From Middle English specialli, specially, equivalent to special + -ly.

Synonyms

for a special purpose passing quite exceedingly

Related words

especially
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