Word meaning
diligent
adjective · DIL-ih-jent
What does diligent mean?
Diligent means showing steady, careful effort in one's work or duties.
Diligent in a sentence
“A diligent student reviews her notes every evening.”
Synonyms for diligent
- hardworking
- industrious
- conscientious
How to remember diligent
- Say it out loud a few times: DIL-ih-jent.
- Write one sentence of your own using diligent, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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