swiftly-sent
|swift-ly-sent|
B2
/ˈswɪftli sɛnt/
quickly dispatched
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly-sent' originates from the combination of 'swiftly,' meaning 'quickly,' and 'sent,' the past participle of 'send,' meaning 'to dispatch or deliver.'
Historical Evolution
'Swiftly' comes from Old English 'swift,' meaning 'quick or fast,' and 'sent' comes from Old English 'sendan,' meaning 'to send or dispatch.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'swiftly' meant 'quickly or rapidly,' and 'sent' meant 'dispatched.' The combined term 'swiftly-sent' retains the original meanings of both words.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
dispatched or delivered with great speed.
The swiftly-sent package arrived just in time for the event.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 18:18
