The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
DIVERSELY
variously, diversely, multifariously
(adverb) in diverse ways; “the alternatives that are variously represented by the participants”; “the speakers treated the subject most diversely”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
diversely (comparative more diversely, superlative most diversely)
In a diverse manner.
Synonyms
• See also diversely
Source: Wiktionary
Di"verse*ly, adv.
1. In different ways; differently; variously. "Diversely interpreted." Bacon. How diversely love doth his pageants play. Spenser.
2. In different directions; to different points. On life's vast ocean diversely we sail. Pope.
DIVERSE
Di"verse, a. Etym: [The same word as divers. See Divers.]
1. Different; unlike; dissimilar; distinct; separate. The word . . . is used in a sense very diverse from its original import. J. Edwards. Our roads are diverse: farewell, love! said she. R. Browning.
2. Capable of various forms; multiform. Eloquence is a great and diverse thing. B. Jonson.
Di*verse", adv.
Definition: In different directions; diversely.
Di*verse", v. i.
Definition: To turn aside. [Obs.] The redcross knight diverst, but forth rode Britomart. Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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