diligently

Meanings

• adverb

  Performing a task with careful and consistent attention; giving full and earnest effort.

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Rhymes

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delicately , precisely , obediently , hastily

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Variants

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diligent , diligently

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Forms

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diligent, diligently, diligence

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Etymology

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From Old French diligenter, from dis- 'thoroughly' + leigier 'light, easy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'diligentia' was used in medieval Europe to refer to the careful attention paid to the details of a craft or profession.

2. In the Middle Ages, the virtue of diligence was considered one of the Seven Deadly Opposites to the sin of sloth.

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Related Concepts

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1. work ethic: A set of values that emphasizes the importance of hard work and dedication to one's profession or craft.

2. perseverance: The ability to continue working despite obstacles or difficulties.

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Quotes

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1. The American intelligence community's single greatest failing is its lack of good "humint"—human intelligence, the dirty, "diligent", shoe-leather penetration of terror networks.

   - Johanna McGeary,{it}Time{/it},15 Oct. 2001

2. Like any "diligent" foreign correspondent, he attends the briefings and collects face time with the officials, but he knows it's the citizens (the upstanding as well as the jailers, the whores, the black marketeers and the smugglers) who tell the truth …

   - {it}Rolling Stone{/it},19 Sept. 1996

3. In spite of "diligent" work as editor, hack writer, sea captain, and assorted other trades, he wound up poor.

   - Monroe K. Spears,{it}American Ambitions{/it},1987

4. He was a fourth-year drama student at UCLA and "diligent" about such valuable actorly exercises as eavesdropping, spying, and telling complicated lies to fellow passengers on airplanes.

   - Michael Chabon,{it}A Model World and Other Stories{/it},1991

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Culture

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The concept of diligence is present in various forms of literature, art, and philosophy. In literature, it is a common theme in works that emphasize the importance of hard work and perseverance. In art, diligence is often depicted as a virtue, with images of diligent workers or laborers. In philosophy, diligence is a fundamental aspect of moral character, and is often associated with virtues such as patience, persistence, and dedication.

How to Memorize "diligently"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person working diligently on a project, focusing intently on every detail, and making progress step by step.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'diligently' with the image of a well-oiled machine, functioning smoothly and efficiently.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Don't be lazy, be diligent' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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