slowly-mended
|slow-ly-mend-ed|
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/ˈsloʊli ˈmɛndɪd/
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/ˈsləʊli ˈmɛndɪd/
(mend)
repair
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mend' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'menden,' where 'menden' meant 'to repair or fix.'
Historical Evolution
'menden' transformed into the modern English word 'mend' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to repair or fix something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
repaired or restored at a slow pace.
The slowly-mended fence still showed signs of damage.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 20:46