swiftly-mended
|swift-ly-mend-ed|
B2
/ˈswɪftli ˈmɛndɪd/
quickly repaired
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly-mended' originates from the combination of 'swiftly' and 'mended', where 'swiftly' means 'quickly' and 'mended' means 'repaired'.
Historical Evolution
'Swiftly' and 'mended' have been used separately in English since the Middle Ages, but their combination as 'swiftly-mended' is a modern construct.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'swiftly' meant 'quickly' and 'mended' meant 'repaired', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
repaired or fixed quickly.
The swiftly-mended fence stood strong against the wind.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 02:34