anciently
anciently · more anciently · most anciently
In the manner of very long agoIn the manner of very long ago. As the ancients did.
» Arabic anciently supplanted Ancient Egyptian, both languages belonging to the Afro-Asiatic language family.
Meaning
2 sensesIn the manner of very long ago. As the ancients did.
in ancient times; long ago
Done long ago.
The anciently written inscriptions in the pyramids can still be read.
Examples
1 sentencesArabic anciently supplanted Ancient Egyptian, both languages belonging to the Afro-Asiatic language family.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From Middle English aunciently; equivalent to ancient + -ly.From Middle English aunciently; equivalent to ancient + -ly.
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Forms
more anciently, most anciently| Comparative | more anciently Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most anciently |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsin the manner of very long ago:oldly
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedancient
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb