adays
|a-days|
B2
/əˈdeɪz/
in modern times
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adays' originates from Middle English, specifically the phrase 'on daies,' where 'on' meant 'in' and 'daies' meant 'days.'
Historical Evolution
'on daies' transformed into the modern English word 'adays' through linguistic simplification and phonetic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in the days,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in modern times.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in modern times; nowadays.
People adays are more connected through technology.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 19:51