swiftly-torn
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/ˈswɪftli tɔrn/
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/ˈswɪftli tɔːn/
quickly ripped
Etymology
'swiftly-torn' is a compound word formed from 'swiftly' and 'torn'. 'Swiftly' originates from Old English 'swift', meaning 'quick', and 'torn' is the past participle of 'tear', from Old English 'teran', meaning 'to tear'.
'Swiftly' evolved from Old English 'swift', and 'torn' from Old English 'teran'. The combination of these words into 'swiftly-torn' is a modern English formation.
Initially, 'swiftly' meant 'quickly', and 'torn' meant 'ripped'. The combination retains the original meanings of both words.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that has been torn quickly or with great speed.
The swiftly-torn paper lay scattered across the floor.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 02:49