delivery

CEFRA2

/dɪˈlɪv.(ə.)ɹi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The act of taking something to a person or place.

  2. 02

    noun

    The way a speech or performance is given.

Examples

  • A delivery man is dropping off an arrangement of artificial flowers.

  • You can use the delivery service for a small additional charge.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act or process of a mother giving birth.

  2. The item which has been conveyed.

  3. The act of conveying something.

More examples

In context

  • delivery of a nuclear missile to its target

  • The delivery was completed by four.

  • Your delivery is on the table.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English deliveri et al., from Anglo-Norman, from Old French delivrer.