The difference between Holy and Special

When used as nouns, holy means a thing that is extremely holy, whereas special means a reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

When used as adjectives, holy means dedicated to a religious purpose or a god, whereas special means distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.

Special is also verb with the meaning: to supervise a patient one-on-one.

check bellow for the other definitions of Holy and Special

  1. Holy as an adjective:

    Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.

    Examples:

    "I'm planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem this Christmas."

  2. Holy as an adjective:

    Revered in a religion.

  3. Holy as an adjective:

    Perfect or flawless.

  4. Holy as an adjective:

    Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).

  5. Holy as an adjective:

    Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.

  6. Holy as an adjective (slang):

    Used as an intensifier in various interjections.

    Examples:

    "Holy cow, I can’t believe he actually lost the race!"

    "Those children next door are holy terrors!"

  1. Holy as a noun (archaic):

    A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in .

  1. Special as an adjective:

    Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.

    Examples:

    "a special episode of a television series"

  2. Special as an adjective:

    Of particular personal interest or value; dear; beloved.

    Examples:

    "Everyone is special to someone."

  3. Special as an adjective (euphemistic):

    Of or related to learning or intellectual disabilities.

    Examples:

    "[[special education special education]]"

    "He goes to a special school."

  4. Special as an adjective:

    Constituting or relating to a species.

    Examples:

    "The seven dark spots is a special property unique to ''Coccinella septempunctata''."

  5. Special as an adjective:

    Chief in excellence.

  6. Special as an adjective (military):

    Of or related to special forces.

  1. Special as a noun:

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

    Examples:

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

  2. Special as a noun:

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

    Examples:

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

  3. Special as a noun (broadcasting):

    Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.

    Examples:

    "Did you see the Christmas special?"

  4. Special as a noun (British, colloquial):

    A special constable.

  5. Special as a noun:

    Anything that is not according to normal practice, plan, or schedule, as an unscheduled run of transportation that is normally scheduled.

    Examples:

    "Thousands came to see the special that carried the President's coffin."

  6. Special as a noun (video games):

    Special move.

  7. Special as a noun:

    Any unlicensed medicine produced or obtained for a specific individual patient.

  1. Special as a verb (nursing):

    To supervise a patient one-on-one.

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