only-delivered
|on-ly-de-liv-ered|
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/ˈoʊnli-dɪˈlɪvərd/
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/ˈəʊnli-dɪˈlɪvəd/
(deliver)
transporting to a destination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deliver' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'delivrer,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'livrer' meant 'to set free.'
Historical Evolution
'delivrer' transformed into the Middle English word 'deliveren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deliver.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set free or liberate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring or transport something to a destination.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to something that has been delivered exclusively or solely.
The package was only-delivered to the specified address.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 10:44