express-delivered
|ex-press-de-liv-ered|
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/ɪkˈsprɛs dɪˈlɪvərd/
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/ɪkˈsprɛs dɪˈlɪvəd/
(express-deliver)
fast delivery
Etymology
'express-deliver' originates from the combination of 'express,' meaning 'fast,' and 'deliver,' meaning 'to bring or transport to a destination.'
'express' was used in the 16th century to mean 'fast' or 'direct,' and 'deliver' has been used since the 14th century to mean 'to bring or hand over.'
Initially, 'express' meant 'fast' or 'direct,' and 'deliver' meant 'to hand over.' The combination emphasizes speed in delivery.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to send or transport something quickly, often using a special service.
The package was express-delivered to ensure it arrived on time.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 08:01