Basic

special

/ˈspɛʃəl/

spe · cial ˈspɛ · ʃəl

English Definition

adj. better or different from usual

中文释义

特别的，特殊的

Significado en Español

especial

한국어 뜻

특별한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

đặc biệt

Example Sentence

Today is a special day for our family.

今天对我们家来说是特别的一天。

Synonyms

unique exceptional distinctive

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “special”:

A unique
B ordinary
C common
D typical

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A — unique. “special” means adj. better or different from usual

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her birthday is a very ______ day that the whole family always celebrates.

A ordinary
B special
C dull
D boring

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B — special. “special” means adj. better or different from usual

Common questions about “special”

What does “special” mean?

special — adj. better or different from usual. In Chinese: 特别的，特殊的.

How do you pronounce “special”?

special is pronounced /ˈspɛʃəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: spe · cial.

How do you use “special” in a sentence?

Today is a special day for our family. (今天对我们家来说是特别的一天。)

What are synonyms for “special”?

unique, exceptional, distinctive — all close in meaning to special (adj. better or different from usual).

Is “special” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. special appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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