# strenuous vs strenuously

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### strenuous
*adjective · IPA /ˈstɹɛ.nju.əs/ · frequency rank #24,920*
Having great vigour or energy; forceful.

### strenuously
*adverb · frequency rank #43,397*
In a strenuous manner.

## Source
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