widely-kept
|wide-ly-kept|
B2
/ˈwaɪdli kɛpt/
extensively maintained
Etymology
Etymology Information
'widely-kept' originates from the combination of 'wide' and 'keep', where 'wide' meant 'extensive' and 'keep' meant 'to maintain or preserve'.
Historical Evolution
'widely-kept' evolved from the Old English word 'wīd' meaning 'broad' and 'cēpan' meaning 'to hold or guard', eventually forming the modern English compound adjective 'widely-kept'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'extensively maintained', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
maintained or preserved by many people or across a large area.
The tradition of lighting candles on Christmas Eve is widely-kept in many cultures.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 00:49