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- [in-tent]
- /ɪnˈtɛnt/
- /ɪnˈtent/
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- [in-tent]
- /ɪnˈtɛnt/
Definitions of intently word
- adjective intently firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind: an intent gaze. 1
- adjective intently having the attention sharply focused or fixed on something: intent on one's job. 1
- adjective intently determined or resolved; having the mind or will fixed on some goal: intent on revenge. 1
- adjective intently earnest; intense: an intent person. 1
- noun intently With earnest and eager attention. 1
- adverb intently with concentration 1
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Origin of intently
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin intentus taut, intent, past participle of intendere to intend; cf. intense
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Parts of speech for Intently
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intently
adv intently
- closely — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
- hard — not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
- sharply — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
- steadily — firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium: a steady ladder.
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
adverb intently
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- absorbedly — deeply interested or involved; preoccupied: He had an absorbed look on his face.
- raptly — deeply engrossed or absorbed: a rapt listener.
Antonyms for intently
adv intently
- distractedly — having the attention diverted: She tossed several rocks to the far left and slipped past the distracted sentry.
adverb intently
- abstractedly — lost in thought; deeply engrossed or preoccupied.
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