unevenly-furnished
|un-even-ly-fur-nished|
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/ʌnˈiːvənli ˈfɜrnɪʃt/
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/ʌnˈiːvənli ˈfɜːnɪʃt/
(furnish)
provide or supply
Etymology
Etymology Information
'furnish' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'furnir,' where 'furnir' meant 'to provide or supply.'
Historical Evolution
'furnir' transformed into the Middle English word 'furnishen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'furnish.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to provide or supply,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a space that is not uniformly or equally equipped with furniture.
The room was unevenly-furnished, with a luxurious sofa on one side and a simple chair on the other.
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Last updated: 2025/07/01 19:37