freshly-used
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C1
/ˈfrɛʃli juːzd/
recently put to use
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'freshly-used' is a compound formed from 'freshly' (meaning 'recently') and 'used' (meaning 'employed or utilized').
Historical Evolution
'Freshly' comes from 'fresh' + '-ly', and 'used' is the past participle of 'use'. The compound 'freshly-used' is a modern English formation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'recently employed or utilized', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
recently used; not long ago put to use or employed.
The freshly-used towel was still damp.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 20:34