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English

freshly-made

|fresh/ly-made|

B1

/ˈfrɛʃli meɪd/

recently created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'freshly-made' originates from the combination of 'freshly' and 'made', where 'freshly' is derived from 'fresh', meaning 'new or recently created', and 'made' is the past participle of 'make', meaning 'to create or produce'.

Historical Evolution

'freshly' evolved from the Old English word 'fresc', meaning 'new or recent', and 'made' from the Old English 'macian', meaning 'to create'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'freshly' meant 'new or recent', and 'made' meant 'created'. Together, they have retained the meaning of 'recently created'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

recently prepared or created.

The bakery sells freshly-made bread every morning.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45