faithfully (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪθfəli/

Definition

In a loyal, devoted, or sincere manner.

Examples

• She has faithfully served the company for over twenty years.

• He followed the instructions faithfully, ensuring every step was correct.

• The dog waited faithfully by the door for its owner to return.

How to Use faithfully

faithfully follow (collocation)

To adhere strictly to instructions, rules, or a plan. — "The students faithfully followed the teacher's instructions for the experiment."

faithfully serve (collocation)

To be loyal and dedicated in one's duties or service to someone or something. — "He promised to faithfully serve his country."

faithfully reproduce (collocation)

To copy or recreate something exactly, without alteration. — "The transcription faithfully reproduced the original text."

Synonyms of faithfully

Words with a similar meaning to faithfully:

• loyally
• devotedly
• sincerely
• dutifully

Antonyms of faithfully

Words with the opposite meaning to faithfully:

• disloyally
• treacherously

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