specially
adv/ˈspɛʃəli/
Etymology From Middle English specialli, specially, equivalent to special + -ly.
1
For a special purpose, person, or occasion.
- We had this cake made specially for your birthday.
- The train is waiting specially for a high-ranking diplomat.
2 more examples
- The school is specially for any child whose schooling was disrupted by illness.
- I had my insoles specially made.
2
Proscribed extremely
- She's specially good at running.
3
Proscribed in particular
- I love all animals, specially cute furry ones.
- Synonyms
- for a special purpose, exceedingly, passing, quite
- Related terms
- especially