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carefully-crafted

|care-ful-ly-craft-ed|

B2

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/ˈkɛrfəli ˈkræftɪd/

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/ˈkeəfəli ˈkrɑːftɪd/

(craft)

skillful creation

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjectiveAdjective
craftcraftscraftscraftedcraftedcraftingcraftedcareful
Etymology
Etymology Information

'craft' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'cræft', where 'cræft' meant 'strength, skill'.

Historical Evolution

'cræft' changed from Old English word 'cræft' and eventually became the modern English word 'craft'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'strength or skill', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making or constructing something with skill'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

meticulously and skillfully made or constructed.

The carefully-crafted sculpture was admired by all.

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Last updated: 2025/02/21 09:33