CEFR B1

intently

adverb

Meaning

With full attention and concentration; in a way that shows you are focused on something.

Examples

She listened intently to every word he said.
The children stared intently at the magician as he performed his tricks.

Synonyms: closely, earnestly, fixedly, assiduously

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intently (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛntli/

Definition

With full attention and concentration; in a way that shows you are focused on something.

Examples

She listened intently to every word he said.
The children stared intently at the magician as he performed his tricks.
He was reading the instructions intently, determined to assemble the furniture correctly.

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