persistently

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Adverbial persistently has 2 senses

persistently - in a persistent manner; "he was asking questions, unavoidable questions, persistently..."
Derived from adjective persistent₁
persistently - with persistence
Derived from adjective persistent₁

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Dictionary Term: persistently

Description:

The term "persistently" is an adverb derived from the adjective "persistent." It indicates the continuous or repeated occurrence of an action or behavior.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: Continuously or steadfastly

1. He persistently pursued his dreams, never giving up despite the obstacles.
2. The rain persistently poured throughout the entire day.
3. The student persistently asked questions to fully understand the subject matter.

Sense 2: Annoyingly or bothersomely

1. The dog persistently barked, disturbing the neighbors' peace.
2. The salesperson persistently tried to convince us to buy unnecessary products.
3. The mosquito persistently buzzed around my head, making it difficult to sleep.

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