Definizione di special
parola:
plural specials
1. aggettivo
You're very special to me, darling.
There are strong arguments for holidays at Easter and Christmas because these are
special occasions.
Just to see him was something special.
The famous author was going to be a special guest lecturer on the campus.
2. aggettivo [ADJECTIVE noun]
Special means different from normal.
The committee can waive this three-year rule in special cases.
So you didn't notice anything special about him?
On her birthday, she invites her dearest friends over for a special meal.
...'Little Scarlet' strawberry jam, made from a special variety of strawberry.
3. aggettivo [ADJECTIVE noun]
You use special to describe someone who is officially appointed or who has a particular position specially created for them.
Due to his wife's illness, he returned to the State Department as special adviser
to the President.
He is a special correspondent for Newsweek magazine.
4. aggettivo [ADJECTIVE noun]
Police are still searching for a convicted rapist, who escaped from Broadmoor special
hospital yesterday.
5. aggettivo [ADJECTIVE noun]
You use special to describe something that relates to one particular person, group, or place.
Every anxious person will have his or her own special problems or fears.
...it requires a very special brand of courage to fight dictators.
6. sostantivo numerabile
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aggettivo
1.
sostantivo
SYNONYMY NOTE: special, especial both imply that the thing so described has qualities, aspects, or uses which differentiate
it from others of its class, and the choice of word generally depends on euphony,
but , especial is usually preferred where preeminence is implied [a matter of especial interest to you]; specific, particular are both applied to something that is singled out for attention, but , specific suggests the explicit statement of an example, illustration, etc. [he cited specific cases], and particular emphasizes the distinctness or individuality of the thing so described [in this particular case] OPPOSITE: general
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verbo parola:
-cials, -cialling or -cialled (transitive)
▶ USAGE See note at especial11. New Zealand informal
to advertise and sell (an item) at a reduced price
we are specialling butter this week
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forme derivate
avverbio
specialness (ˈspecialness)
sostantivo
Parola origine special
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Three hot specials were available including a spinach quiche and chick pea stew. Sarah Brown's Vegetarian London (1988)He has since stepped down from a subsequent role as special adviser. Times, Sunday Times (2011)Yet there was clearly something special about him. The Times Literary Supplement (2010)Our attendance decreased when we stopped having so many special guest speakers. Christianity Today (2000)What has been your most lucrative work and did you use the money to buy anything special? Times, Sunday Times (2010)The funnyman landed the guest editor gig for a special edition of the political magazine. The Sun (2013)We have a special relationship on the pitch. Times, Sunday Times (2006)Love could also be extra special tonight. The Sun (2006)You can blend or smudge pencil with a finger to soften lines or to make special effects. Learn to Draw Countryside (1996)That has to be a special person. Banish Anxiety - how to stop worrying and take charge of your life (1991)There are also competitions and special offers from family brands. The Sun (2015)Who said celebs get special police treatment? The Sun (2008)You see how special a relationship can be when it is free from doubt. The Sun (2016)You have a fresh insight into family life and sharing special news can draw you closer. The Sun (2011)They will include bringing in special visas for foreign entrepreneurs who have backing from leading firms. The Sun (2010)Shoppers were trapped in stores as special forces and police swooped on the centre. The Sun (2016)You can feel something special in the dressing room. Times, Sunday Times (2013)It also provides some of the best special needs teaching available. The Sun (2007)Did you give guidance to the special adviser on his crucial role? Times, Sunday Times (2012)Something special about you today gets you noticed for the right reasons. The Sun (2009)This is not a cheap place to eat but is worth the price for a special night out. Sarah Brown's Vegetarian London (1988)The special forces dissolved in giggles. Times, Sunday Times (2012)The spy drama goes all 3D this week in a special episode. The Sun (2009)Sources say the British special forces have helped to foil two attacks. Times, Sunday Times (2016)
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Traduzioni di special
Inglese britannico: special
/ˈspɛʃəl/ ADJECTIVE
Someone or something that is special is different from normal, often in a way that makes them better or more important than other people or things.
You're very special to me, darling.
- Inglese americano: special
- Arabo: خَاصّ
- Portoghese brasiliano: especial
- Cinese: 特别的
- Croato: specijalan
- Ceco: zvláštní
- Danese: speciel
- Olandese: speciaal
- Spagnolo europeo: especial
- Finlandese: erikoinen
- Francese: spécial
- Tedesco: besonders
- Greco: ειδικός
- Italiano: speciale
- Giapponese: 特別の
- Coreano: 특별한
- Norvegese: spesiell
- Polacco: specjalny
- Portoghese Europeo: especial
- Romeno: special
- Russo: особый
- Spagnolo: especial
- Svedese: speciell
- Thailandese: พิเศษ
- Turco: özel
- Ucraino: особливий
- Vietnamita: đặc biệt
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