Meaning & use
diligently
In a way that shows careful, persistent effort and steady attention to a task.
See it in a sentence
She studied diligently every evening to prepare for the bar exam.
The engineers worked diligently to fix the error before the product launch.
A note on using this word
Diligently emphasizes sustained effort over time, distinguishing it from words like 'quickly' or 'well,' which describe speed or quality alone.
Words with a similar meaning
carefullyconscientiously
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Words with an opposite meaning
carelesslylazily
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