efficiently — in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/
Example Sentences
- The robot vacuum efficiently cleaned the entire house while I was binge-watching Netflix.
- She efficiently packed her suitcase by rolling clothes instead of folding them.
- The new employee efficiently avoided all work by pretending to be busy on Excel spreadsheets.
efficiently
ADVERB[/ɪˈfɪʃəntli/]
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
She organizes the entire kitchen efficiently, finishing three dishes at once.
The employees worked efficiently using the new software. (⚡ Fast + 🎯 Effective → Efficiently)
The worker worked efficiently, was sufficiently equipped, and eventually performed proficiently.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin efficere (to accomplish, to perform), composed of ex- (out) and facere (to make). The term evolved to mean 'producing a result' or 'bringing about an effect', with the adverbial form developing to describe actions done in a manner that achieves results.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + facere (to make) + -ent (adjective-forming suffix) + -ly (adverb-forming suffix), literally 'in a manner of making something happen outwardly'.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The robot vacuum efficiently cleaned the entire house while I was binge-watching Netflix.”
“She efficiently packed her suitcase by rolling clothes instead of folding them.”
“The new employee efficiently avoided all work by pretending to be busy on Excel spreadsheets.”
“Modern computers can efficiently process millions of calculations per second.”
“He efficiently ate the entire pizza by folding each slice in half - a true engineering marvel.”
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