Word
strenuously
Phoneticsstren·u·ous·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstɹɛnjuəsɫi/
UK/stɹˈɛnjuːəsli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. with a lot of effort and energy. You use it when someone works very hard or argues strongly against something.
adv. with great physical or mental exertion; with vigorous, determined effort. Commonly modifies verbs of opposition, denial, or physical activity.
Examples
“She exercises strenuously every morning before work.”
“The union strenuously opposes the new shift schedule that cuts weekend pay.”
“The defence team strenuously denied the allegations, arguing that the leaked emails had been selectively edited to misrepresent the timeline.”
Examples
simple
“She exercises strenuously every morning before work.”
contextual
“The union strenuously opposes the new shift schedule that cuts weekend pay.”
complex
“The defence team strenuously denied the allegations, arguing that the leaked emails had been selectively edited to misrepresent the timeline.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “strenuously” in context.
Verb
01. strenuously argue
“He argued strenuously that the decision was unfair and unlawful.”
adverb + verb
02. strenuously campaign against
“Activists campaigned strenuously against the new dam project.”
adverb + verb + prep
03. strenuously defend
“She strenuously defended her record on human rights.”
adverb + verb
04. strenuously deny
“The company strenuously denied claims that its products were unsafe.”
adverb + verb
05. strenuously object to
“Residents objected strenuously to the plan to close the hospital.”
adverb + verb + prep
06. strenuously oppose
“The opposition strenuously opposed the new immigration bill in parliament.”
adverb + verb
07. strenuously resist
“Teachers strenuously resisted attempts to increase class sizes.”
adverb + verb
08. strenuously work
“They worked strenuously to finish the project before the deadline.”
adverb + verb
09. campaign strenuously against the ban
“Farmers campaigned strenuously against the ban on live exports.”
10. strenuously deny any wrongdoing
“The minister strenuously denied any wrongdoing in the expenses scandal.”
11. strenuously oppose the proposal
“Several MPs strenuously opposed the proposal to raise tuition fees.”
12. strenuously resist pressure to
“The bank strenuously resisted pressure to cut interest rates.”
Usage
Typically placed after the verb it modifies; commonly collocates with deny, oppose, object, resist, and exercise.
Real-World Examples
“Recent personal media attention is creating an unnecessary distraction from the strength of WiseTech's business," White said, adding that he "strenuously and unequivocally" denies recent media allegations.” “He has consistently and strenuously denied any wrongdoing.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Occasional
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