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Diligent

  1. adjective

    quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

    “a diligent (or patient) worker”

    Similar: persevering

  2. adjective

    characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

    “a diligent detective investigates all clues”

Word family

diligently

Words that mean the same

Hardworking

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