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- [dil-i-juh nt]
- /ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt/
- /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dil-i-juh nt]
- /ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt/
Definitions of diligently word
- adverb diligently industriously 2
- adjective diligently constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything: a diligent student. 0
- adjective diligently done or pursued with persevering attention; painstaking: a diligent search of the files. 0
- noun diligently In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully. 0
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Origin of diligently
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin dīligent- (stem of dīligēns), present participle of dīligere to choose, like, equivalent to dī- di-2 + -ligere (combining form of legere to choose, read); see -ent
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Parts of speech for Diligently
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verb
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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diligently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diligently
adv diligently
- vigorously — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
- nimbly — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
- eagerly — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
- hastily — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
adverb diligently
- meticulously — taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
- conscientiously — governed by conscience; controlled by or done according to one's inner sense of what is right; principled: She's a conscientious judge, who does not let personal prejudices influence her decisions.
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
Antonyms for diligently
adv diligently
- idly — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- softly — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
- moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
adverb diligently
- hastily — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
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