adv
Meaning 1
In a strenuous manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
strenuously
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CMU ARPABET: S T R EH1 N Y UW0 AH0 S L IY0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
adverb
Meaning 2
in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he objected strenuously to the stand his party was taking
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English strenuous Middle English -ly English -ly English strenuously From strenuous + -ly.
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