Word
tirelessly
Phoneticstire·less·ly
US/ˈtaɪɹɫəsɫi/
UK/tˈaɪələsli/
Definition
adv. working very hard for a long time without stopping or getting tired.
adv. with great effort and persistence; in a manner that shows no signs of fatigue or loss of energy.
Examples
“She worked tirelessly to finish the report on time.”
“The rescue teams worked tirelessly through the night to find survivors in the wreckage.”
“The legal team advocated tirelessly for the defendant's rights, eventually uncovering the evidence that led to a full exoneration after years of appeals.”
Examples
simple
“She worked tirelessly to finish the report on time.”
contextual
“The rescue teams worked tirelessly through the night to find survivors in the wreckage.”
complex
“The legal team advocated tirelessly for the defendant's rights, eventually uncovering the evidence that led to a full exoneration after years of appeals.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or the direct object.
Pitfall
He is a tirelessly worker
He is a tireless worker
Learners often use the adverb form 'tirelessly' to modify a noun, but the adjective 'tireless' is required in that position.
Real-World Examples
“Landslides, however, did block access to some villages but the experienced rescue teams worked tirelessly through the day to free those trapped under the rubble.” “They added: "We want to thank Salvamont Mountain Rescue, who have worked tirelessly since November searching for George; despite very difficult and often dangerous conditions.” Etymology
From tireless + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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