eagerly-built
|ea-ger-ly-built|
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/ˈiːɡərli bɪlt/
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/ˈiːɡəli bɪlt/
enthusiastic construction
Etymology
'eagerly-built' originates from the combination of 'eagerly,' an adverb meaning 'with keen interest or desire,' and 'built,' the past participle of 'build,' meaning 'to construct.'
The phrase 'eagerly-built' combines the adverb 'eagerly' from Middle English 'eagerli' and the verb 'built' from Old English 'byldan.'
Initially, 'eagerly' meant 'with keen interest,' and 'built' meant 'constructed.' The combination retains the original meanings, emphasizing enthusiasm in construction.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed with enthusiasm and anticipation.
The eagerly-built house was completed in record time.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 21:40