slowly-recovered
|slow-ly-re-cov-ered|
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/ˈsloʊli rɪˈkʌvərd/
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/ˈsləʊli rɪˈkʌvəd/
(recover)
regain health or strength
Etymology
Etymology Information
'recover' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'recovrer,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'covrer' meant 'to cover or regain.'
Historical Evolution
'recovrer' transformed into the Middle English word 'recoveren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'recover.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to regain possession,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to return to a normal state of health or strength.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having regained health or strength at a gradual pace.
After the surgery, she was slowly-recovered and able to walk again.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 00:59