diligently
DIH-lihjnt-lee
Diligently (adverb) means In a careful, hard-working way, with steady effort and attention. Example: “She studied diligently every night before the exam.”
adverb
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In a careful, hard-working way, with steady effort and attention.
"She studied diligently every night before the exam."
"The team worked diligently to fix the bug before launch."
How to use diligently
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something carefully and consistently, without cutting corners.
Common pairings
work diligently
study diligently
diligently pursue
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more diligently
- Superlative
- most diligently
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Etymology
From "diligent" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly".
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Rhymes for diligently
gently
recently
fluently
urgently
silently
intently
patently
decently
currently
fervently
patiently
evidently
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Frequently asked questions
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.
