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Diligent vs Honestly - What's the difference?

diligent | honestly |

As an adjective diligent

is performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

As an adverb honestly is

in an honest manner.

As an interjection honestly is

Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.

diligent

English

Adjective

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

    * See also

    honestly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (manner) In an honest manner.
  • He answered the questions honestly .
  • (speech act) Frankly.
  • Honestly , I didn't believe a word she said.

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • Honestly! I want to finish this work and you keep interrupting.

    Synonyms

    * really