Wondering how to hyphenate the English word special? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.
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A special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising They are having a special on pork chops |
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A dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant |
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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 |
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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 |
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For a special service or occasion A special correspondent A special adviser to the committee Had to get special permission for the event |
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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? |
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Adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose A special kind of paint A special medication for arthritis |
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Having a specific function or scope A special (or specific) role in the mission |
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First and most important His special interest is music She gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work |
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Added to a regular schedule A special holiday flight Put on special buses for the big game |