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tirelessly

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtaɪɹɫəsɫi// UK //tˈaɪələsli// tire·less·ly

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From tireless + -ly.

Usage

Typically follows the verb it modifies or the direct object.

Pitfall

He is a tirelessly workerHe is a tireless workerLearners often use the adverb form 'tirelessly' to modify a noun, but the adjective 'tireless' is required in that position.

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