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fervently

fer·vent
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fur-vuh nt]
    • /ˈfɜr vənt/
    • /ˈfɜː.vənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fur-vuh nt]
    • /ˈfɜr vənt/

Definitions of fervently word

  • adjective fervently having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent: a fervent admirer; a fervent plea. 1
  • adjective fervently hot; burning; glowing. 1
  • noun fervently In a fervent manner. 1
  • adverb fervently with devotion 1
  • adverb fervently intensely 1

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Origin of fervently

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin fervent- (stem of fervēns) present participle of fervēre to boil; see -ent

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Parts of speech for Fervently

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

fervently 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for fervently

adv fervently

  • 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 fervently

  • enthusiastically — In an enthusiastic manner.
  • fanatically — motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
  • feverishly — having fever.
  • excitedly — In an excited manner; .
  • intensely — existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree: intense heat.

Antonyms for fervently

adv fervently

  • 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.
  • lightly — with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently: to press lightly on a door bell.
  • casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.

adverb fervently

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