C2adverbworkeducation
US/ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt.li/
UK/ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt.li/
carefully and with a lot of effort
In context
She worked diligently for years and was finally promoted to head of department.
The accountant diligently checked every receipt before the audit.
Students who study diligently every day rarely need to cram before exams.
Words that go with diligently
verb + adverb
- work diligentlywork carefully with a lot of effortThe team worked diligently to finish the report on time.
- study diligentlystudy carefully and regularlyShe studied diligently for months before the IELTS exam.
adverb + verb
- diligently pursuefollow a goal with steady effortHe diligently pursued his goal of becoming a doctor.