Meaning & use
special
Better, more important, or different from what is usual.
See it in a sentence
We saved the good china for special occasions only.
Her grandmother's ring holds special meaning because it was a wedding gift.
A note on using this word
Special describing a school program, as in special education, refers to services tailored to particular needs, a distinct and important sense.
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