swiftly-repaired
|swift-ly-re-paired|
B2
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/ˈswɪftli rɪˈpɛrd/
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/ˈswɪftli rɪˈpeəd/
quickly fixed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly-repaired' originates from the combination of 'swiftly,' meaning 'quickly,' and 'repaired,' meaning 'fixed or mended.'
Historical Evolution
The word 'swiftly' comes from Old English 'swift,' meaning 'quick,' and 'repaired' comes from Old French 'reparer,' meaning 'to mend.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'swiftly' meant 'quickly,' and 'repaired' meant 'mended.' The combined form retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
fixed or mended quickly and efficiently.
The swiftly-repaired bridge allowed traffic to resume within hours.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 11:19