swiftly-changed
|swift-ly-changed|
B2
/ˈswɪftli tʃeɪndʒd/
quickly altered
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly-changed' originates from the combination of 'swiftly,' meaning 'quickly,' and 'changed,' the past participle of 'change,' meaning 'to make different.'
Historical Evolution
'Swiftly' comes from Old English 'swift,' meaning 'quick,' and 'changed' from Old French 'changier,' meaning 'to alter.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'swiftly' meant 'quickly' and 'changed' meant 'altered,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been altered or modified quickly.
The swiftly-changed plans left everyone scrambling.
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Last updated: 2025/03/21 23:34
