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Diligence
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Simple meaning
What does Diligence mean?
Diligence means careful and steady effort.
Dictionary definition
Careful, steady effort and attention while doing a task.
Example sentences
Diligence in a sentence
easy
Her diligence helped her finish the project.
medium
The coach praised the team's diligence during practice.
hard
Diligence matters when a difficult goal requires patience, focus, and repeated effort.
Synonyms
Words like Diligence
carefulnessUse when someone works with attention and care.
persistenceUse when someone keeps trying over time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
carelessnessUse when someone does not pay enough attention.
lazinessUse when someone avoids effort.
Word family
Diligence word family
Base word
diligent
noun
diligence
Careful and steady effort.
adverb
diligently
In a careful and hardworking way.
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Practice 1
What does diligence mean?
Diligence means careful, steady effort and attention while doing a task.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses diligence correctly?
This sentence uses diligence to mean careful and steady effort.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of diligence?
Carelessness means not paying attention, which is the opposite of diligence.
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