attentively
Attentively (adv) means In a way that shows close attention or focus. Example: “She listened attentively to every word of the lecture.”
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In a way that shows close attention or focus.
"She listened attentively to every word of the lecture."
How to use attentively
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something while paying close, focused attention.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more attentively
- Superlative
- most attentively
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English attentifly, attentifli, equivalent to attentive plus -ly.
Rhymes for attentively
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What does “attentively” mean?
The word “attentively” means in a way that shows close attention or focus. In plain terms, doing something while paying close, focused attention.
How do you use “attentively” in a sentence?
Here is “attentively” used in a sentence: “She listened attentively to every word of the lecture.”
What part of speech is “attentively”?
“Attentively” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of attentively?
"attentively" (adv) means in a way that shows close attention or focus.
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