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Special vs Precious - What's the difference?

special | precious |


As adjectives the difference between special and precious

is that special is distinguished by a unique or unusual quality while precious is of high value or worth, or seemingly regarded as such.

As nouns the difference between special and precious

is that special is a reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered while precious is someone (or something) who is loved; a darling.

As an adverb precious is

Used as an intensifier.

As a proper noun Precious is

{{surname|from=nicknames|lang=en}}, originating as a male or female nickname.

Only vs Special - What's the difference?

only | special |


As adjectives the difference between only and special

is that only is alone in a category while special is special.

As an adverb only

is without others or anything further; exclusively.

As a conjunction only

is under the condition that; but.

As a noun only

is (rare) only child.

Major vs Special - What's the difference?

major | special |


As adjectives the difference between major and special

is that major is while special is special.

Special vs Spell - What's the difference?

special | spell |


As nouns the difference between special and spell

is that special is a reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered while spell is speech, discourse.

As an adjective special

is distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.

As a verb spell is

to speak, to declaim.

Curious vs Special - What's the difference?

curious | special |


As adjectives the difference between curious and special

is that curious is (lb) fastidious, particular; demanding a high standard of excellence, difficult to satisfy while special is special.

Special vs Favorite - What's the difference?

special | favorite |


As adjectives the difference between special and favorite

is that special is distinguished by a unique or unusual quality while favorite is preferred.

As nouns the difference between special and favorite

is that special is a reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered while favorite is preferred one, one with special favor.

As a verb favorite is

alternative form of lang=en.

Specialists vs Special - What's the difference?

specialists | special |


As a noun specialists

is .

As an adjective special is

special.

Extra vs Special - What's the difference?

extra | special |


As adjectives the difference between extra and special

is that extra is beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary while special is distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.

As nouns the difference between extra and special

is that extra is a run scored without the ball having hit the striker's bat - a wide, bye, leg bye or no ball; in Australia referred to as a sundry while special is a reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

As an adverb extra

is to an extraordinary degree.

Specifically vs Special - What's the difference?

specifically | special |


As an adverb specifically

is in a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.

As an adjective special is

distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.

As a noun special is

a reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

Abnormal vs Special - What's the difference?

abnormal | special |


As adjectives the difference between abnormal and special

is that abnormal is not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type while special is distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.

As nouns the difference between abnormal and special

is that abnormal is a person or object that is not normal while special is a reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

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