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diligently

[ dil-i-juhnt-lee ]
/ ˈdɪl ɪ dʒənt li /
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adverb
with conscientious and persistent effort or attention: The information on this website has been carefully researched and diligently compiled.
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Origin of diligently

OTHER WORDS FROM diligently

non·dil·i·gent·ly, adverbo·ver·dil·i·gent·ly, adverbpre·dil·i·gent·ly, adverbun·dil·i·gent·ly, adverb

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