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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 notes

In plain EnglishDoing something in a determined, ongoing way.

Word forms

more persistently comparative, most persistently superlative

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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.

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