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# special

«special» in Mova's school dictionary: **different from usual, often better or more important: a…** — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples, with 5 sentences of Mova's corpora that use it.

### part of speech

adjective (special, more special, most special); noun (a special, specials)

### meaning for a pupil

1) Special means different from usual, often better or more important: a special day. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#m1)

2) Special means for one particular person or purpose: special shoes for dancing. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#m2)

3) A special is a dish or offer available only for a short time: «today's special». [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#m3)

### sense in the lessons

In everyday life, special occasions are birthdays, holidays and celebrations; special treats are not for every day. In school, «special educational needs» means extra help for some pupils. In science, special tools or gloves are needed for some jobs. Phrases: «nothing special» (ordinary), «special effects» (in films), «special offer» (cheaper price for a while).

### examples

- Today is a special day — it's my birthday! [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x1)
- You are special to me. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x2)
- You need special glasses to watch the eclipse. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x3)
- We wear special shoes for gymnastics. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x4)
- The café has a soup special today. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x5)
- Sweets are a special treat. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x6)
- The film had amazing special effects. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x7)
- The meal was nice, but nothing special. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x8)
- Each is distinguished by its own special characteristics. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/#x9)

### note

Spelled «-cial» (said «SPESH-ul»). Adverb: «specially» or «especially». In shops, «special offer» means a lower price, but check it really is cheaper.

### In the corpora

- [Godparents are chosen at a christening to take a special interest in the child as it grows.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/school/adult-life/19-a-new-baby-in-the-house/11/)
- [Rights are things every person should have just for being human; children have special rights under a United Nations agreement.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/school/adult-life/33-neighbours-the-council-rules-and-fairness/19/)
- [Hopes are not news: "a special guest" at assembly does not mean the singer everybody wants.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/school/adult-life/47-viral-rumours-cancellations-fakes-and-apologies/7/)
- [Many national museums and galleries in Britain are free to enter, paid for by taxes and donations; some charge for special exhibitions.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/school/arts/17-museums-and-galleries-how-to-visit-and-what-is-there/13/)
- [Lions have a special voice box with square-shaped folds that make a very deep, loud sound.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/school/biology/18-the-lion-king-of-the-beasts/7/)

### Trees and pragmatics

[Every meaning and example of «special» parsed by Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/special/), each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.