swiftly-built
|swift-ly-built|
B2
/ˈswɪftli bɪlt/
quick construction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly-built' originates from the combination of 'swiftly,' an adverb meaning 'quickly,' and 'built,' the past participle of 'build,' meaning 'to construct.'
Historical Evolution
'swiftly' comes from Old English 'swiftlice,' and 'built' comes from Old English 'byldan,' which evolved into the modern English word 'build.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'swiftly' meant 'quickly' and 'built' meant 'constructed,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or assembled in a rapid manner.
The swiftly-built shelter provided immediate relief to the stranded hikers.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 02:36