specially
gb/spˈɛʃəli/ us/spˈɛʃəli/
B1
Anglais
~ 8900
Sens
0 sens
adverb
B1
property
1
for a special or particular purpose
Done for a special reason, person, or use, not in the normal or general way.
Schéma d’usage :
specially [past participle]
Erreur fréquente :
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".
Synonymes
specifically (Very close in meaning; a little more formal and often used in careful or technical speech.)
Antonymes
generally (Means 'in most cases' or 'usually', without a special purpose or difference.)
Collocations
specially designed
|specially made
|specially trained
|specially prepared
|specially adapted
|specially created
Thèmes
daily life
|work
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- These shoes were specially designed for long-distance runners.
- The room has been specially prepared for the guests' arrival.
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This room is specially for visitors.
- The school has a class specially for new students.
- 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.
adverb
B2
property
2
particularly; more than normally
More than normal, or more than other things or people; particularly. Often used in negative sentences.
Schéma d’usage :
not (specially) [adjective]
Erreur fréquente :
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").
Synonymes
particularly (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and natural than "specially" in many contexts, especially in positive statements.)
Antonymes
ordinarily (Suggests something is only normal or average, lacking the higher degree of focus or importance implied by "specially".)
Collocations
not specially
|specially interested
|specially keen
|specially impressed
|specially important
Thèmes
opinions
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- I'm not specially worried about the interview.
- She wasn't specially impressed by the film.
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I am not specially happy with the result.
- She is not specially good at math.
- We were not specially tired after the walk.
- The food was nice but not specially amazing.
- He is not specially interested in sports.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
specially
API
GB/spˈɛʃəli/
US/spˈɛʃəli/
Syllabes et accentuation
spe - cially (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (spe)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: specially
- Plural: speciallies
Famille de mots
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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