# diligent vs diligently

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### diligent
*adjective · IPA /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ · frequency rank #21,490*
Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.

### diligently
*adverb · IPA /ˈdɪlɪd͡ʒ(ə)ntli/ · frequency rank #24,426*
In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.

## Source
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