Definition of attentively

attentivelyadverb

chăm chú

/əˈtentɪvli//əˈtentɪvli/

The word "attentively" originates from the Latin word "attendere," meaning "to stretch towards" or "to pay attention to." "Attendere" is a combination of "ad" (towards) and "tendere" (to stretch). Over time, "attendere" evolved into the Old French "atendre," then into the Middle English "attenden," which eventually gave us the English verb "attend." The adverb "attentively" was derived from this verb, signifying the act of giving close and focused attention to something.

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carefully, in a way that shows a lot of interest

cẩn thận, theo cách thể hiện sự quan tâm

Example:
  • The children listened attentively to the story.

    Các em chăm chú lắng nghe câu chuyện.

helpfully, making sure people have what they need

một cách hữu ích, đảm bảo mọi người có thứ họ cần

Example:
  • The landlady cared attentively for her residents.

    Bà chủ nhà chăm sóc chu đáo cho cư dân của mình.

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