diversely
Translation
diversely, variously
Examples
The students responded diversely to the question.
The students responded diversely to the question.
Grammar Patterns
modifies a verb to describe an action done in various ways. The students responded diversely.
Similar Words
Synonyms: variously, differently, multifariously; Antonyms: uniformly, similarly
Etymology
From Latin 'diversus' (turned different ways) and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'di-' (apart) + 'vertere' (to turn).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'diverse' group of people acting in many different ways, or 'diversely'.