# diligently

**Pronunciation:** /ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/ · DILL-ih-jent-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that shows careful and persistent effort or hard work.

## Examples

- She diligently studied for her exams every evening, reviewing all her notes.
- The team worked diligently to meet the tight deadline, often staying late at the office.
- He diligently cleaned the entire house, making sure every corner was spotless.

## Synonyms

- carefully — Focuses on avoiding mistakes or damage.
- assiduously — Emphasizes constant and careful attention.
- industriously — Highlights hard work and productivity.
- conscientiously — Implies a sense of moral duty and thoroughness.

## Antonyms

- carelessly — Without proper attention or thought.
- negligently — Failing to take proper care; neglectful.
- lazily — Without effort or enthusiasm.

## Collocations

- work diligently — Students are expected to work diligently on their assignments.
- study diligently — To master a new language, one must study diligently every day.
- search diligently — The police diligently searched for clues at the crime scene.

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