special

«special» in Mova's school dictionary: different from usual, often better or more important: a… — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples, with 5 sentences of Mova's corpora that use it.

part of speech

adjective (special, more special, most special); noun (a special, specials)

meaning for a pupil

1) Special means different from usual, often better or more important: a special day. tree →

2) Special means for one particular person or purpose: special shoes for dancing. tree →

3) A special is a dish or offer available only for a short time: «today's special». tree →

sense in the lessons

In everyday life, special occasions are birthdays, holidays and celebrations; special treats are not for every day. In school, «special educational needs» means extra help for some pupils. In science, special tools or gloves are needed for some jobs. Phrases: «nothing special» (ordinary), «special effects» (in films), «special offer» (cheaper price for a while).

examples

• Today is a special day — it's my birthday! tree →
• You are special to me. tree →
• You need special glasses to watch the eclipse. tree →
• We wear special shoes for gymnastics. tree →
• The café has a soup special today. tree →
• Sweets are a special treat. tree →
• The film had amazing special effects. tree →
• The meal was nice, but nothing special. tree →
• Each is distinguished by its own special characteristics. tree →

note

Spelled «-cial» (said «SPESH-ul»). Adverb: «specially» or «especially». In shops, «special offer» means a lower price, but check it really is cheaper.

In the corpora

• Godparents are chosen at a christening to take a special interest in the child as it grows.
• Rights are things every person should have just for being human; children have special rights under a United Nations agreement.
• Hopes are not news: "a special guest" at assembly does not mean the singer everybody wants.
• Many national museums and galleries in Britain are free to enter, paid for by taxes and donations; some charge for special exhibitions.
• Lions have a special voice box with square-shaped folds that make a very deep, loud sound.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «special» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.