special
A1Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈspeʃl/US /ˈspeʃl/
Meaning
adjective
not ordinary or usual; different from what is normal
“The school will only allow this in special circumstances.”
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“Dozens of restaurants and stores stayed open late and posted Harry Potter-themed specials.”
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