diligently
gb/dˈɪlɪd͡ʒəntli/ us/dˈɪlɪd͡ʒəntli/
B2
English
szorgalmasan, szorgosan, gondosan, alaposan, figyelmesen, lelkiismeretesen
B2
FORMAL
1
szorgalmasan
B2
szorgosan
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] work/study/practice diligently (on [something])
She worked diligently for months to finish the project on time.
Hónapokon át szorgalmasan dolgozott, hogy időben befejezze a projektet.
If you practice diligently, you’ll see progress much faster.
Ha szorgalmasan gyakorolsz, sokkal gyorsabban fogsz fejlődni.
They diligently prepared for the trial.
Learner examples
He studies diligently every day.
Minden nap szorgalmasan tanul.
She worked diligently on her homework.
Szorgalmasan készítette a házi feladatát.
Common mistake:
Learners often use the adjective *diligent* instead of the adverb *diligently* to describe an action (e.g., 'She studied diligent' → 'studied diligently').
Meaning
with steady hard work
Collocations
work diligently
|study diligently
|practice diligently
|train diligently
|prepare diligently
|pursue a goal diligently
|save diligently
|build diligently
|apply diligently
|research diligently
Synonyms
assiduously (More formal and less common.)
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hard (More informal; focuses on effort rather than persistence.)
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steadily (Emphasizes consistency over intensity.)
Antonyms
lazily (Without effort or motivation.)
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halfheartedly (With little enthusiasm or commitment.)
Themes
work
|education
|personal_development
Definition
Doing something with a lot of effort over time.
In a way that shows steady, persistent effort and hard work.
B2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] check/review/monitor [something] diligently
The accountant diligently checked every figure before submitting the report.
A könyvelő gondosan ellenőrzött minden számadatot, mielőtt benyújtotta a jelentést.
Please read the instructions diligently before you start.
Kérlek, mielőtt elkezded, gondosan olvasd el az utasításokat.
Investigators diligently reviewed the security footage.
Learner examples
I diligently checked my answers.
Gondosan ellenőriztem a válaszaimat.
She listened diligently in class.
Figyelmesen figyelt az órán.
Common mistake:
Don’t use *diligently* for physical speed; it describes careful effort, not doing something quickly.
Meaning
with careful attention
Collocations
check diligently
|review diligently
|monitor diligently
|inspect diligently
|investigate diligently
|read diligently
|listen diligently
|take notes diligently
|record diligently
|verify diligently
Synonyms
carefully (General attention; not necessarily long-term effort.)
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thoroughly (Emphasizes completeness.)
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conscientiously (Emphasizes duty and responsibility.)
Antonyms
carelessly (Without enough attention or caution.)
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superficially (Only at a surface level; not thorough.)
Themes
accuracy
|work
|communication
Definition
Doing something very carefully and not missing details.
In a careful, attentive, and thorough way, especially to avoid mistakes or miss nothing.
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] take/follow/attend [something] diligently
He diligently took his medication every morning.
Minden reggel lelkiismeretesen bevette a gyógyszerét.
The company diligently complied with the new safety rules.
A vállalat lelkiismeretesen betartotta az új biztonsági szabályokat.
She diligently kept a log of her expenses.
Learner examples
He diligently followed the doctor’s advice.
Lelkiismeretesen követte az orvos tanácsát.
Common mistake:
In many cases, *consistently* or *regularly* sounds more natural than *diligently* in casual speech.
Meaning
regularly and reliably
Collocations
take medication diligently
|follow a routine diligently
|follow instructions diligently
|keep records diligently
|pay bills diligently
|attend meetings diligently
|track expenses diligently
|stick to a schedule diligently
|observe rules diligently
|complete tasks diligently
Synonyms
consistently (Focuses on regularity rather than effort.)
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faithfully (Emphasizes loyalty or strict adherence.)
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regularly (Focuses on frequency; less about care.)
Antonyms
irregularly (Not done on a steady schedule.)
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inconsistently (Done unevenly, with lapses.)
Themes
health
|habits
|responsibility
Definition
Doing something regularly and not forgetting.
In a way that shows regular, consistent follow-through on a duty, routine, or instruction.
Grammar
Dictionary form
diligently
IPA
GB/dˈɪlɪd͡ʒəntli/
US/dˈɪlɪd͡ʒəntli/
Syllables & stress
di - li - gently (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (di)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: diligently
- Plural: diligentlies
Word family
Forms
diligentlies
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
diligently document
1/dˈɪlɪd͡ʒəntli dˈɑkjəmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
record details carefully
To write down details carefully.
Examples
- She diligently documented every incident in a notebook.
- The researchers diligently documented their findings.
Learner examples
- He diligently documented the problem.
diligently follow instructions
1/dˈɪlɪd͡ʒəntli fˈɑloʊ ɪnstɹˈʌkʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
follow instructions carefully
To do what the instructions say, very carefully.
Examples
- Please diligently follow instructions to avoid damaging the device.
- He diligently followed the safety instructions.
Learner examples
- We diligently followed the instructions.
diligently follow up
1/dˈɪlɪd͡ʒəntli fˈɑloʊ ˈʌp/
fixed phrase
business
follow up carefully and persistently
To contact someone again and keep checking until it’s finished.
Examples
- Customer support diligently followed up on my complaint.
- We diligently followed up with the supplier about the delay.
Learner examples
- I will diligently follow up on your email.
diligently monitor
1/dˈɪlɪd͡ʒəntli mˈɑnətɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
monitor closely over time
To watch something carefully and often.
Examples
- Doctors diligently monitored her condition overnight.
- The team diligently monitored system performance.
Learner examples
- They diligently monitored the situation.
diligently pursue
1/dˈɪlɪd͡ʒəntli pɚsˈu/
fixed phrase
formal
pursue a goal steadily
To work steadily to reach a goal.
Examples
- She diligently pursued a career in medicine.
- The team diligently pursued every lead.
Learner examples
- He diligently pursued his dream.
search diligently
1/sˈɚt͡ʃ dˈɪlɪd͡ʒəntli/
fixed phrase
formal
search carefully and thoroughly
To look very carefully for something.
Examples
- Rescuers searched diligently for survivors.
- I searched diligently for the email but couldn’t find it.
Learner examples
- We searched diligently for my keys.
study diligently
1/stˈʌdi dˈɪlɪd͡ʒəntli/
fixed phrase
formal
study with steady effort
To study very hard and carefully.
Examples
- He studied diligently for the entrance exam.
- If you study diligently, you can improve quickly.
Learner examples
- I study diligently for my test.
work diligently
1/wˈɚk dˈɪlɪd͡ʒəntli/
fixed phrase
formal
work with steady effort
To work very hard and carefully.
Examples
- They worked diligently to meet the deadline.
- I’m working diligently on the final report.
Learner examples
- She works diligently.