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intently

/ɪnˈtɛnt.li/
in · tent · ly
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• adverb

1

With earnest and eager attention; in a closely focused or concentrated manner.

Example

"The students listened intently as the visiting professor explained the groundbreaking discovery."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse "intently" (with closely focused attention) with "intensively" (in a thorough, concentrated manner over a short time) or "intentionally" (on purpose).

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intentional
intentionally
intentioned
intently
intentness
inter
interact

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective "intent" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly"; "intent" derives from Latin "intentus" (stretched out, strained, attentive), the past participle of "intendere" (to stretch out or direct one's attention).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intently
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