1 for a particular purpose, person, etc:
The ring was specially made for her. * a specially designed diet plan * We came specially to see you.
2 (informal) more than usual or more than other things:
It will be hard to work today-specially when it's so warm and sunny outside. * I hate homework. Specially history. -< ESPECIALLY
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