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speedily-delivered

|speed-i-ly-de-liv-ered|

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/ˈspiːdɪli dɪˈlɪvərd/

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/ˈspiːdɪli dɪˈlɪvəd/

quick delivery

Etymology
Etymology Information

'speedily-delivered' originates from the combination of 'speedily,' an adverb meaning 'in a quick manner,' and 'delivered,' the past participle of 'deliver,' meaning 'to bring or transport to the intended recipient.'

Historical Evolution

'speedily' comes from the Old English 'spēd,' meaning 'success or prosperity,' and 'delivered' from the Old French 'delivrer,' meaning 'to set free or hand over.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'speedily' meant 'with success or prosperity,' but over time it evolved to mean 'quickly.' 'Delivered' has largely retained its original meaning of 'handing over or transporting.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

delivered in a quick or prompt manner.

The package was speedily-delivered to ensure it arrived on time.

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Last updated: 2025/05/18 17:56