swiftly-razed
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/ˈswɪftli reɪzd/
quickly destroyed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly-razed' originates from the combination of 'swiftly,' meaning 'quickly,' and 'razed,' meaning 'completely destroyed.'
Historical Evolution
'Swiftly' comes from Old English 'swift,' meaning 'quick,' and 'razed' comes from Middle English 'rasen,' meaning 'to scrape or erase.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'razed' meant 'to scrape or erase,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'completely destroyed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
destroyed or demolished quickly and completely.
The old building was swiftly-razed to make way for the new shopping mall.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 01:43