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- pronunciation:
- dI
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jnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
continually attending to and striving to achieve a goal; assiduous; persevering.
He's diligent about his studies and never turns in an assignment late or unpolished.- synonyms:
- persevering, sedulous
- antonyms:
- lazy, slack
- similar words:
- assiduous, dogged, industrious, intent, painstaking, pertinacious, zealous
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| definition 2: |
pursued or accomplished with sustained and careful attention; painstaking.
The boss was impressed with her diligent work.The young man was freed thanks to the diligent efforts of his family and friends.- synonyms:
- painstaking
- antonyms:
- careless, slipshod
- similar words:
- assiduous, careful, in-depth, meticulous, thorough, thoroughgoing
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| related words: |
dutiful, earnest, exact, hard, laborious, minute, narrow, patient, persistent |
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| derivation: |
diligently (adv.) |
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