fairly-earned
|fair-ly-earned|
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/ˈfɛrli ɜrnd/
🇬🇧
/ˈfeəli ɜːnd/
justly obtained
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fairly-earned' originates from the combination of 'fairly' and 'earned', where 'fairly' means 'in a fair manner' and 'earned' means 'obtained through effort'.
Historical Evolution
'fairly' and 'earned' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'fairly-earned' reflects a modern emphasis on justice and merit.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'fairly' and 'earned' were used separately, but their combination emphasizes the fairness in obtaining something.
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Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deserving or justly obtained through effort or merit.
He received a fairly-earned promotion after years of hard work.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 09:10