diligently
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Adverb — In a careful, hard-working way, with steady effort and attention.
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Etymology
From "diligent" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly".
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What does “diligently” mean?
The word “diligently” means in a careful, hard-working way, with steady effort and attention. In plain terms, doing something carefully and consistently, without cutting corners.
How do you pronounce “diligently”?
“Diligently” is pronounced DIH-lihjnt-lee (/ˈdɪləd͡ʒən(t)li/ in IPA).
How do you use “diligently” in a sentence?
Here is “diligently” used in a sentence: “She studied diligently every night before the exam.”
What part of speech is “diligently”?
“Diligently” is an adverb.
Is “diligently” a common word?
“Diligently” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.