special
gb/spˈɛʃəl/ us/spˈɛʃəl/
A2
Английски
~ 500
Значения
0 значения
adjective
A2
property
1
different from normal in a good way
Better, more important, or different from usual.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is special
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'special' with 'specific'; 'special' means unusual or important in some way, not just clearly identified.
Синоними
exceptional (Stronger emphasis on being much better than average.)
|
unique (Focuses on being one of a kind rather than quality.)
Антоними
ordinary (Describes something normal and not unusual.)
|
common (Implies something frequently seen and not remarkable.)
Колокации
special occasion
|special treatment
|special place
|special someone
|special gift
Теми
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- This cake is special because I baked it myself.
- She wore a special dress for her graduation.
- We saved the wine for a special occasion.
- He has a special talent for music.
- That park is special to me because I grew up nearby.
Примери за учащи
- Today is a special day for our family.
- My grandmother made a special soup for me.
- This photo is special to me.
- We went to a special place by the sea.
- He is a special friend.
adjective
A2
property
2
made for a certain purpose
Made or done for one person or purpose only.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is special for [someone/something]
Честа грешка:
Sometimes confused with 'exclusive'; 'exclusive' often implies limited access or privilege, not just purpose-built.
Синоними
custom (Emphasizes being made to order for someone.)
|
particular (More formal; stresses being specific to something.)
Антоними
general (Not made for a specific purpose or person.)
Колокации
special offer
|special menu
|special edition
|special service
Теми
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The restaurant has a special menu for children.
- We prepared a special welcome for our guests.
- This software has special features for designers.
- She received special training before starting the job.
Примери за учащи
- This shop has a special price today.
- We made a special cake for his birthday.
- The hotel offers a special breakfast for guests.
- There is a special bus to the airport.
Съществително
B1
entity
3
temporary discount or feature item
A food or product that is cheaper or available for a short time.
Модел на употреба:
[place] has/is offering [a/the] special(s)
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'special' (noun) with 'special offer'; they are similar but the noun can also mean featured items without discount.
Синоними
deal (Informal; can apply to more situations beyond food.)
Антоними
regular item (A standard product that is always available and not discounted.)
Колокации
lunch special
|today's special
|weekly specials
Теми
business
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Примери
- The café is serving a seafood pasta as today's special.
- They have weekly specials on fresh produce.
- Ask the waiter about the lunch specials.
Примери за учащи
- The restaurant has a fish special today.
- I ordered the pizza special.
- They have fruit specials this week.
Граматика
Речникова форма
special
IPA
GB/spˈɛʃəl/
US/spˈɛʃəl/
Срички и ударение
spe - cial (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (spe)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: special
Noun
- Base: special
- Plural: specials
Семейство думи
Forms
specials
noun
Core family
Related words
specialize
verb B1
specialty
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
ordinary
adjective A2
unspecialized
adjective
Advanced or less common
specialization
noun B2
Изрази
make someone feel special
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn fˈil spˈɛʃəl/
fixed phrase
make someone feel valued and appreciated
To do something so that someone feels important and loved.
Примери
- He always makes her feel special on her birthday.
- A good teacher can make every student feel special.
nothing special
1/nˈʌθɪŋ spˈɛʃəl/
fixed phrase
ordinary or unremarkable thing
Not unusual, important, or impressive.
Примери
- The movie was fine, but nothing special.
- Dinner was okay—nothing special.
on special
1/ˈɔn spˈɛʃəl/
fixed phrase
temporarily discounted item
Being sold at a lower price than normal for a short time.
Примери
- These apples are on special this week.
- The store has jeans on special today.
special needs
1/spˈɛʃəl nˈidz/
fixed phrase
requirements due to disabilities
Help or services needed because of a disability or learning problem.
Примери
- The school has programs for children with special needs.
- He works with adults who have special needs.
special occasion
1/spˈɛʃəl ɔkˈeɪʒən/
fixed phrase
important or memorable event
An important event like a wedding, birthday, or holiday.
Примери
- They saved the champagne for a special occasion.
- Her graduation was truly a special occasion.