specially; specialized; exclusively
Meanings
3 senses · 11 examplesadverb
specially; purposely; for a specific purpose
Indicates that an action is done specifically for someone or something, not by chance.
I came specially to visit you.
He didn't just happen to be passing by; he came specifically to find you.
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This is a gift prepared specially for you.
adjective
specialized; special; exclusively engaged in
Describes people, institutions, or knowledge dedicated to a specific field.
We need specialized talent to solve this problem.
He is a scholar who specializes in ancient history.
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This is a school specifically dedicated to training artists.
This technology requires specialized knowledge.
adverb
exclusively; solely; limited to
Indicates that an action is confined to a particular scope or topic.
This meeting exclusively discussed funding issues.
This book was written specifically for children to read.
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Please set aside time specifically to complete this task.
This room is used exclusively for storage.