Anciently: meaning, definitions and examples

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anciently

 

[ หˆeษชn.สƒษ™nt.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

historical context

Anciently refers to a time long ago, especially in a historical or archaic sense. It often indicates something that happened in ancient times.

Synonyms

formerly, historically, in antiquity

Examples of usage

  • The rituals were performed anciently.
  • People lived anciently in simpler ways.
  • Writing was developed anciently in several cultures.

Translations

Translations of the word "anciently" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น antigamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคšเฅ€เคจ เค•เคพเคฒ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dahulu kala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฐะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dawniej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคไปฃใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท autrefois

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ antiguamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eski zamanlarda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋Œ€์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฏูŠู…ุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kdysi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kedysi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคๆ—ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ v preteklosti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะถะตะปะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™dimdษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ antiguamente

Word origin

The word 'anciently' originates from the adjective 'ancient', which comes from the Latin word 'antiquus', meaning 'old' or 'former'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form an adverb, indicating the manner in which an action occurs. This combination reflects a long-standing tradition in the English language where adjectives can be transformed into adverbs. 'Anciently' has been used in English literature since at least the Middle Ages, often found in historical texts or discussions regarding practices and traditions of earlier civilizations. The usage has persisted into modern English, although it is more commonly seen in literary or formal contexts rather than in everyday speech.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,279, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.