specially

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

• IPA^(key): /ˈspɛʃəli/
• Hyphenation: spe‧cial‧ly

• Audio (US):

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specially (not comparable)

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.

   The school is specially for any child whose schooling was disrupted by illness.

2. (proscribed) extremely

   She's specially good at running.

3. (proscribed) in particular

   I love all animals, specially cute furry ones.

• Senses 2 and 3 are non-standard; in such cases, especially is far more common, and considered correct.

• (for a special purpose): especially
• (extremely): exceedingly, passing, quite; see also Thesaurus:very
• (in particular): see also Thesaurus:specifically

• especially

specially

1. Alternative form of specialli