dutifully
gb/dˈutifəli/ us/dˈutifəli/
B2
Inglês
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
B2
action
1
obediently doing what is expected
in a way that shows you do your duty
Padrão de uso:
dutifully + [verb]
Erro comum:
Do not confuse with 'beautifully' (different meaning and pronunciation).
Sinónimos
obediently (emphasizes following orders or rules.)
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faithfully (emphasizes loyalty and doing what was promised.)
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conscientiously (emphasizes carefulness and a strong sense of responsibility.)
Antónimos
disobediently (doing the opposite of what you are told or expected to do.)
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rebelliously (actively resisting authority or expectations.)
Colocações
dutifully obey
|dutifully follow
|dutifully comply
|dutifully serve
|dutifully perform
|dutifully attend
|dutifully care for
|dutifully listen
|dutifully carry out
|dutifully report
Temas
behavior
|family
|work
|social_norms
Exemplos
- He dutifully followed the instructions, even though he disagreed with them.
- She dutifully visited her grandmother every weekend.
- The interns dutifully carried out the manager’s requests.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I dutifully do my homework every day.
- He dutifully obeyed his parents.
adverb
B2
action
2
regularly as required
regularly and responsibly because you must
Padrão de uso:
dutifully + [verb] + [time/frequency]
Erro comum:
Often implies obligation; if you mean 'with pleasure', use 'happily' or 'gladly' instead.
Sinónimos
regularly (focuses on frequency, not the sense of duty.)
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punctually (emphasizes being on time.)
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reliably (emphasizes consistency and dependability.)
Antónimos
irregularly (not happening consistently or as required.)
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neglectfully (failing to do what is required due to lack of care.)
Colocações
dutifully pay
|dutifully file
|dutifully submit
|dutifully record
|dutifully update
|dutifully attend
|dutifully check
|dutifully complete
|dutifully send
|dutifully renew
Temas
daily_life
|work
|finance
|habits
Exemplos
- They dutifully paid their taxes every year.
- He dutifully filled out the forms and submitted them before the deadline.
- She dutifully updated the spreadsheet each Friday.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I dutifully pay my bills each month.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
dutifully
IPA
GB/dˈutifəli/
US/dˈutifəli/
Sílabas e acento
du - ti - fully (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (du)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: dutifully
- Plural: dutifullies
Família de palavras
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