adv B2 Upper-Intermediate

attentively

Attentively (adv) means In a way that shows close attention or focus. Example: “She listened attentively to every word of the lecture.”

adv

In a way that shows close attention or focus.

"She listened attentively to every word of the lecture."

How to use attentively

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In plain EnglishDoing something while paying close, focused attention.

more attentively comparative, most attentively superlative

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She listened _____ to every word of the lecture.

From Middle English attentifly, attentifli, equivalent to attentive + -ly.

Origin: Middle English

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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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