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Assiduously vs Diligent - What's the difference?

assiduously | diligent |

As an adverb assiduously

is in an assiduous manner.

As an adjective diligent is

performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

assiduously

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an assiduous manner.
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  • While it remains a burden assiduously avoided, it is not unexpected, and thus not beyond a measure of control. Which has led you, inexorably, here.

    diligent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.
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