adverb
persistently
Persistently (adverb) means In a way that continues steadily despite difficulty. Example: “She persistently pursued the lead until it finally paid off.”
adverb
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In a way that continues steadily despite difficulty.
"She persistently pursued the lead until it finally paid off."
How to use persistently
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a determined, ongoing way.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more persistently
- Superlative
- most persistently
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She _____ pursued the lead until it finally paid off.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for persistently
gently
recently
fluently
urgently
silently
intently
patently
decently
currently
fervently
patiently
evidently
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Frequently asked questions
What does “persistently” mean?
The word “persistently” means in a way that continues steadily despite difficulty. In plain terms, doing something in a determined, ongoing way.
How do you use “persistently” in a sentence?
Here is “persistently” used in a sentence: “She persistently pursued the lead until it finally paid off.”
What part of speech is “persistently”?
“Persistently” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of persistently?
"persistently" (adverb) means in a way that continues steadily despite difficulty.
