PERSISTENTLY


Meaning of PERSISTENTLY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pə(r)sɪstəntli ]

1.

If something happens persistently , it happens again and again or for a long time.

The allegations have been persistently denied by ministers...

ADV : ADV with v , ADV adj

2.

If someone does something persistently , they do it with determination even though it is difficult or other people are against it.

Rachel gently but persistently imposed her will upon Douglas...

ADV : ADV with v

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