specially
adverb
spe·cial·ly
ˈspe-sh(ə-)lē 
1
: in a special manner
treated her friends specially
2
a
: for a special purpose
dresses made specially for the occasion
b
: in particular : specifically
made specially for you
3
: especially sense 2
makes a specially fine curry
was specially pleased with the gift
Examples of specially in a Sentence
dresses made specially for a wedding
The speech was written specially for the occasion.
The room was specially designed to be used as a library.
I was specially pleased with your gift.
people who are not specially gifted
I don't want to be treated specially.
Recent Examples on the Web
To that end, its members carry phones specially equipped not only for secure communication, but also for location tracking.
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Kay Armin Serjoie, TIME, 28 May 2024
Using explosives specially designed for clearing obstacles, the Rangers cleared a pathway through the German barbed wire, and the assault up the beach began anew.
—James Sandy, The Conversation, 21 May 2024
Council members took issue with the county’s proposal to include specially classified areas that would designate denser county areas for redevelopment by repurposing decaying malls and shopping center for new uses, like housing.
—Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2024
Return Home dresses bodies in short cotton-bunting gowns and slippers made specially for its services.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
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Kay Armin Serjoie, TIME, 28 May 2024
Using explosives specially designed for clearing obstacles, the Rangers cleared a pathway through the German barbed wire, and the assault up the beach began anew.
—James Sandy, The Conversation, 21 May 2024
Council members took issue with the county’s proposal to include specially classified areas that would designate denser county areas for redevelopment by repurposing decaying malls and shopping center for new uses, like housing.
—Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2024
Return Home dresses bodies in short cotton-bunting gowns and slippers made specially for its services.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for specially
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“Specially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specially. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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