Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
Pronunciation notes
- UK
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ˈdɪlɪdʒənt
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Adjective
Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.
- Related words
- Examples
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Scientists are very diligent in their work.
Adjective
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
- Synonyms
- Examples
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a diligent (or patient) worker
with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business
characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
- Antonyms
- Examples
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a diligent detective investigates all clues
a diligent search of the files