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laboriously
[luh-bawr-ee-uhs, -bohr-] 
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laboriously
[luh-bawr-ee-uhs, -bohr-]
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | strenuously |
| Synonyms: | arduously, energetically, hard, painfully, resolutely, tiresomely, vigorously |
| Main Entry: | busily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | actively; intently |
| Synonyms: | agilely, animatedly, ardently, arduously, assiduously, briskly, carefully, diligently, eagerly, earnestly, energetically, enthusiastically, expeditiously, fervently, hastily, hurriedly, indefatigably, industriously, laboriously, like all get out, like the devil, like the dickens, nimbly, painstakingly, perseveringly, persistently, purposefully, restlessly, seriously, speedily, spiritedly, strenuously, studiously, unremittingly, unweariedly, vigilantly, vigorously, vivaciously, zealously |
| Antonyms: | idly, inactively, quietly |
| Main Entry: | by hand |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | manually |
| Synonyms: | arduously, laboriously, strenuously, the hard way, tooth and nail |
| Main Entry: | carefully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | cautiously; painstakingly |
| Synonyms: | anxiously, attentively, circumspectly, concernedly, conscientiously, correctly, deliberately, delicately, dependably, discreetly, exactly, faithfully, fastidiously, fully, gingerly, guardedly, heedfully, honorably, in detail, laboriously, meticulously, particularly, precisely, providently, prudently, punctiliously, regardfully, reliably, rigorously, scrupulously, solicitously, thoroughly, thoughtfully, trustily, uprightly, vigilantly, warily, watchfully, with forethought, with reservations |
| Antonyms: | carelessly, incautiously, thoughtlessly, uncarefully |
| Main Entry: | hard |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with difficulty |
| Synonyms: | agonizingly, arduously, awkwardly, badly, burdensomely, carefully, cumbersomely, cumbrously, distressingly, exhaustingly, gruelingly, hardly, harshly, inconveniently, laboriously, painfully, ponderously, roughly, severely, strenuously, tiredly, toilsomely, unwieldily, vigorously, with great effort |
| Antonyms: | easily, moderately |
| Main Entry: | mightily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | forcefully |
| Synonyms: | arduously, energetically, forcibly, hard, hardly, laboriously, lustily, might and main, powerfully, strenuously, strongly, vigorously, with all one's strength |
| Antonyms: | weakly |
| Main Entry: | industriously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | diligently |
| Synonyms: | actively, assiduously, busily, energetically, laboriously, sedulously, steadily, vigorously |
| Main Entry: | strenuously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | hard |
| Synonyms: | energetically, industriously, laboriously, strongly, vigorously, zealously |
| Main Entry: | arduously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | hard |
| Synonyms: | burdensomely, difficultly, exhaustingly, heavily, laboriously, onerously, troublesomely |
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