diligently
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Definition
Adverb: With diligence; in a diligent manner. It describes performing an action with careful and persistent effort, showing conscientiousness and hard work.
Usage
The adverb "diligently" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It emphasizes steady, earnest, and industrious application to a task. - It typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of a clause. - It is commonly used in formal, academic, and professional contexts to describe commendable effort.
Examples
- The student worked diligently on her research paper all semester.
- He practiced the piano diligently every day to prepare for the concert.
- The team searched diligently for any errors in the data.
- To master a language, one must study diligently.
Advanced Usage
- "To apply oneself diligently": To concentrate one's efforts conscientiously on a task.
- She applied herself diligently to learning the new software.
- "To labor diligently": To work very hard and persistently.
- The scientists labored diligently to find a solution.
Variants and Related Words
- Diligent (adjective): Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
- She is a diligent worker.
- Diligence (noun): Careful and persistent work or effort.
- His success is a result of his diligence.
Synonyms
- Assiduously: With great care and perseverance.
- Industriously: In a hard-working manner.
- Conscientiously: In a thorough and responsible way.
- Painstakingly: With great care and thoroughness.
Antonyms
- Carelessly: Without care or attention.
- Lazily: In an idle or slow-moving manner.
- Negligently: In a manner failing to take proper care.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "To follow instructions diligently": To carry out directions with careful attention to detail.
- The assistant followed the complex instructions diligently.
- "To pursue a goal diligently": To work steadily and earnestly toward achieving an objective.
- He pursued his goal of becoming a doctor diligently for many years.
Adverb
- with diligence; in a diligent manner
- we may diligently observe the Lord's supper on the first day of the week, diligently preach the gospel, or minister to the saint