successfully
|suc/cess/ful/ly|
B1
/səkˈsɛsfəli/
(success)
achievement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'successfully' originates from the Latin word 'successus,' where 'successus' meant 'an outcome or result.'
Historical Evolution
'successus' transformed into the Old French word 'success,' and eventually became the modern English word 'success' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an outcome or result,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'achieving a desired aim.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that achieves a desired aim or result.
She successfully completed the project ahead of schedule.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39