quickly-sent
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B2
/ˈkwɪkli sɛnt/
rapid dispatch
Etymology
Etymology Information
'quickly-sent' originates from the combination of 'quickly,' meaning 'rapidly,' and 'sent,' the past participle of 'send,' meaning 'to dispatch or deliver.'
Historical Evolution
'quickly' evolved from the Old English word 'cwic,' meaning 'alive,' and 'sent' from the Old English 'sendan,' meaning 'to send.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'quickly' meant 'alive' or 'living,' but over time it evolved to mean 'rapidly.' 'Sent' has largely retained its original meaning of 'dispatched.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that has been dispatched or delivered in a rapid manner.
The quickly-sent package arrived just in time for the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 05:14