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diligently
[/ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/]
adverb
diligentemente
1.
in a way that shows care and effort in one's work or duties
She diligently studied for the exam every night.
Ela estudou diligentemente para o exame todas as noites.
2.
with persistent and careful attention to detail
The detective diligently investigated every clue.
O detetive investigou diligentemente cada pista.
Synonyms
carefully
conscientiously
assiduously
industriously
attentively
meticulously
Antonyms
negligently
carelessly
lazily
haphazardly
superficially
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
diligentemente
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
diligentemente
standard usage, sometimes replaced with 'com afinco'
São Paulo
diligentemente
standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
diligentemente
standard usage, formal register
Related Idioms & Phrases
with due diligence
due diligence
com todo o cuidado e atenção
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