specially
gb/spˈɛʃəli/ us/spˈɛʃəli/
B1
English
~ 8900
kifejezetten, külön, különösen, különösebben
B1
1
kifejezetten
B2
külön
A2
Usage pattern:
specially [past participle]
These shoes were specially designed for long-distance runners.
Ezeket a cipőket kifejezetten hosszútávfutóknak tervezték.
The room has been specially prepared for the guests' arrival.
A szobát külön előkészítették a vendégek érkezésére.
A coach was specially hired to help the team before the final.
This software is specially developed for small businesses.
She baked a cake specially made for his birthday.
Learner examples
This room is specially for visitors.
Ez a szoba kifejezetten a látogatóknak van.
The school has a class specially for new students.
Az iskolának van egy osztálya kifejezetten az új diákok számára.
He wore a suit that was specially made for him.
The teacher uses a book specially written for children.
We bought a bag specially for our trip.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse "specially" and "especially". In this sense, "specially" means "for a special purpose" (e.g. "a chair specially designed for children"). Many style guides prefer "especially" for the meaning "particularly" (e.g. "I especially like jazz"), though in casual speech both are sometimes mixed. Another common error is using the adjective form *special* instead of the adverb: say "specially made", not "special made".
Meaning
for a special or particular purpose
Collocations
specially designed
|specially made
|specially trained
|specially prepared
|specially adapted
|specially created
Synonyms
specifically (Very close in meaning; a little more formal and often used in careful or technical speech.)
Antonyms
generally (Means 'in most cases' or 'usually', without a special purpose or difference.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Done for a special reason, person, or use, not in the normal or general way.
For a special or particular purpose, or in a way that is different from the usual way.
B2
2
különösen
B1
különösebben
B2
Usage pattern:
not (specially) [adjective]
I'm not specially worried about the interview.
Nem aggódom különösebben az interjú miatt.
She wasn't specially impressed by the film.
Nem volt különösebben elragadtatva a filmtől.
He doesn't seem specially interested in politics.
The weather wasn't specially good, but we went to the beach anyway.
Nothing about the plan sounds specially difficult to me.
Learner examples
I am not specially happy with the result.
Nem vagyok különösebben elégedett az eredménnyel.
She is not specially good at math.
Nem különösebben jó matekból.
We were not specially tired after the walk.
The food was nice but not specially amazing.
He is not specially interested in sports.
Common mistake:
Learners often use "specially" in this meaning where many native speakers would prefer "especially" or "particularly", e.g. "I specially like this song" instead of the more natural "I especially like this song". In modern English, this 'particularly' meaning of "specially" is more common in British English and often appears in negative sentences ("not specially happy").
Meaning
particularly; more than normally
Collocations
not specially
|specially interested
|specially keen
|specially impressed
|specially important
Synonyms
particularly (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and natural than "specially" in many contexts, especially in positive statements.)
Antonyms
ordinarily (Suggests something is only normal or average, lacking the higher degree of focus or importance implied by "specially".)
Themes
opinions
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
More than normal, or more than other things or people; particularly. Often used in negative sentences.
To a greater degree than others or than is usual; particularly, often in negative sentences.
Grammar
Dictionary form
specially
IPA
GB/spˈɛʃəli/
US/spˈɛʃəli/
Syllables & stress
spe - cially (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (spe)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: specially
- Plural: speciallies
Word family
Forms
speciallies
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unspecialized
adjective
ordinary
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
specialism
noun
Expressions
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