When and Where I Found It: A friend used this word to tell a bunch of friends that, while she had not been on Facebook in awhile, she was still "diligently stalking" all of us. Of course, I found the comment hilarious and I loved her use of the word "diligently."
What It Means: According to dictionary.com, "diligent" means "consistent in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything." A second meaning of this word is "done or pursued with persevering attention; painstaking." In essence, my friend was telling us that she is "attentively and persistently" stalking us, in spite of her hiatus from Facebook.
Diligently (adv.) In dictionary.com Retrieved from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/diligently
Level of Familiarity: I have heard this word used many times before. I love how the word sounds. My favorite use of this word is on an episode of "The Office" (Season 3, Episode 22 "Beach Games") when Pam says, "There's nothing better than a beautiful day at the beach, filled with sun, surf, and, uh, diligent note-taking."
Do I Want to Know This Word Well and Why? Yes, I want to know this word well because I have heard it used before, and I'm sure I have used the word in conversation as well. I want to make sure that I understand the correct meaning of the word whenever I encounter it in print or in conversation.
Do I Think Others Should Know This Word Well...If So, Who and Why? Yes, I think others should know this word well because this word is used rather often. Others should understand what is meant when the word "diligently" is used. Also, since this word was used on a popular show like "The Office," it implies that a vast majority of the population either knows this word or could determine its meaning in context. If the word is being used on a widely-viewed type of television show, then the viewers should know the correct meaning of the word.
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