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specially

adverb

  1. for a special purpose
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛʃəli/

adv

Etymology: From Middle English specialli, specially, equivalent to special + -ly.

  1. For a special purpose, person, or occasion.

    “We had this cake made specially for your birthday.”

    “The train is waiting specially for a high-ranking diplomat.”

  2. extremely

    “She's specially good at running.”

  3. in particular

    “I love all animals, specially cute furry ones.”