safely-delivered
|safe-ly-de-liv-ered|
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/ˈseɪfli dɪˈlɪvərd/
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/ˈseɪfli dɪˈlɪvəd/
(deliver)
transporting to a destination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'safely-delivered' originates from the combination of 'safe' and 'deliver', where 'safe' meant 'free from harm' and 'deliver' meant 'to bring or transport'.
Historical Evolution
'safely-delivered' changed from the Old English word 'sæf' and the Latin word 'deliberare', eventually becoming the modern English phrase 'safely-delivered'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring something to a safe state', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
successfully brought to a safe condition or location.
The package was safely-delivered to the recipient.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 09:31