carefreely
|care/free/ly|
B2
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/ˈkɛərˌfri/
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/ˈkeəˌfriː/
(carefree)
without worry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carefree' originates from the combination of 'care' and 'free', where 'care' meant 'worry' and 'free' meant 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'carefree' evolved from the Old English word 'caru' meaning 'sorrow' and 'freo' meaning 'free'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without sorrow', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'without worries'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is free from worries or responsibilities.
She danced carefreely in the rain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42