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Diligent vs Patiently - What's the difference?

diligent | patiently |

As an adjective diligent

is performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

As an adverb patiently is

in a patient manner.

diligent

English

Adjective

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

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    * diligence

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    patiently

    English

    Alternative forms

    * paciently (archaic)

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a patient manner.
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