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special

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/
noun
  1. A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

    "We're running a special on turkey for Thanksgiving."

  2. One of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price at a restaurant.

    "Today's special is our tuna melt on rye."

  3. Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.

    "Did you see the Christmas special?"

verb
  1. (nursing) To supervise a patient one-on-one.

adjective
  1. Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.

    "a special episode of a television series"

  2. Of particular personal interest or value; dear; beloved.

    "Everyone is special to someone."

  3. Of or related to learning or intellectual disabilities.

    "He goes to a special school."

Antonymscommon, non-special, ordinary, usual

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