diligently

/ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/ (ame, ipa)

diligently — adverb

1. in a way that shows you are giving steady, serious attention to a task, checking

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a way that shows you are giving steady, serious attention to a task, checking each part carefully so that the result is as good as you can make it

例句

Sofia diligently checked every invoice against the receipts before submitting the report.

diligently + checked [documents] for thorough verification

The librarian worked diligently to rearrange the entire poetry section by publication date.

worked diligently + to-infinitive for careful task

同義詞
  • carefully

    focuses on avoiding mistakes and paying close attention; less emphasis on sustained effort over time

  • assiduously

    more formal, with a stronger sense of persistence and dedication; less common in everyday speech

  • industriously

    emphasises hard work and productivity, especially in work or business contexts

  • thoroughly

    focuses on completeness — covering every part — rather than the steady effort involved

反義詞
  • lazily

    suggests avoiding effort rather than applying steady effort

  • carelessly

    suggests lack of attention to detail, the opposite of diligent checking

  • negligently

    more formal; suggests failing to give proper attention to duties or responsibilities

用法筆記

Commonly pairs with verbs that describe sustained effort over time, such as work, study, practice, prepare, research, and clean. The adverb typically follows the verb directly or appears after the object.

常見錯誤

❌She worked hardly to finish the project on time.
✅She worked diligently to finish the project on time.
💡'hardly' means 'almost not at all,' which is the opposite of the intended meaning.
❌He diligent studied for the test.
✅He studied diligently for the test.
💡'diligent' is an adjective; the adverb 'diligently' must be used to modify a verb.