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- [stren-yoo-uh s]
- /ˈstrɛn yu əs/
- /ˈstren.ju.əs/
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- [stren-yoo-uh s]
- /ˈstrɛn yu əs/
Definitions of strenuously word
- adjective strenuously characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life, etc.: a strenuous afternoon of hunting. 1
- adjective strenuously demanding or requiring vigorous exertion; laborious: To think deeply is a strenuous task. 1
- adjective strenuously vigorous, energetic, or zealously active: a strenuous person; a strenuous intellect. 1
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Origin of strenuously
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin strēnuus; see -ous
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Parts of speech for Strenuously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
strenuously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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 strenuously
adv strenuously
- actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
- agilely — quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe: an agile leap.
- agonizingly — accompanied by, filled with, or resulting in agony or distress: We spent an agonizing hour waiting to hear if the accident had been serious or not.
- animatedly — full of life, action, or spirit; lively; vigorous: an animated debate on the death penalty.
- anticipatorily — of, showing, or expressing anticipation.
verb strenuously
- by hand — If you do something by hand, you do it using your hands rather than a machine.
adverb strenuously
- agonisingly — Alternative spelling of agonizingly.
- arduously — requiring great exertion; laborious; difficult: an arduous undertaking.
- cravingly — With longing or craving.
- cumbersomely — In a cumbersome way.
- cumbrously — In a cumbrous manner.
Antonyms for strenuously
adverb strenuously
- effortlessly — requiring or involving no effort; displaying no signs of effort; easy: an effortless writing style.
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