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Thoroughly vs Diligent - What's the difference?

thoroughly | diligent |

As an adverb thoroughly

is in a thorough or complete manner.

As an adjective diligent is

performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

thoroughly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a thorough or complete manner.
    • He went out in the rain and came back thoroughly drenched.

    Synonyms

    * but good, in spades

    diligent

    English

    Adjective

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

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * diligence

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