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quickly-set-up

|quick-ly-set-up|

B2

/ˈkwɪkli sɛt ʌp/

rapid arrangement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'quickly-set-up' originates from the combination of 'quickly' and 'set up', where 'quickly' meant 'in a fast manner' and 'set up' meant 'to establish or arrange'.

Historical Evolution

'quickly' and 'set up' were used separately in Middle English and eventually combined to form the modern English term 'quickly-set-up'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to arrange something fast', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

arranged or established in a short amount of time.

The quickly-set-up tent provided shelter from the rain.

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Last updated: 2025/05/27 04:10