shallowly
|shal-low-ly|
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/ˈʃæloʊli/
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/ˈʃæləʊli/
(shallow)
not deep
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shallow' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'schalowe', where 'schalowe' meant 'not deep'.
Historical Evolution
'schalowe' transformed into the modern English word 'shallow'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not deep', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not deep or profound.
The water was shallowly spread across the field.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 14:06