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actively

[ ak-tiv-lee ]

adverb

  1. in a way that involves deliberate and vigorous engagement or effort:

    Our search for your missing son has not slowed and there are important leads being actively pursued even at this moment.

    Latin America is here—actively present in U.S. history, culture, and politics.

  2. with a high degree of volume, use, participation, etc.:

    Crude oil is the world's most actively traded commodity.

  3. in a way that is operative or effective at the time; currently:

    On any given day, roughly 20 volcanoes are actively erupting.

    Well over a million people are actively subscribed and learning languages with the app worldwide.

  4. in a way that involves physical exercise or movement:

    Every volunteer role at the day center is helpful in enabling seniors to live actively, independently, and with dignity.

  5. Grammar. in or by means of the active voice, where the subject of the verb is also the doer of the action:

    Anything expressed with a passive verb could also be expressed actively, so the choice of one over the other is often for stylistic effect.



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Other Word Forms

  • ··پ· adverb
  • ܲ·-·پ· adverb
  • ···پ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of actively1

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In fact, I actively hoped for him to change.

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Though Francis pledged to tackle the church's ongoing clergy sex abuse crisis, some followers have criticized him for taking only half-hearted measures, or at worst, actively hindering some reforms.

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"We recognise that there are significant regional variations, and we are actively monitoring these and working closely with the NHS and the Welsh government to swiftly address them."

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Players are actively seeking out opportunities to learn about the business side of the game.

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Speaking to Radio 4's Woman's Hour, she said some companies were actively checking their supply chains to make sure slave labour had not been used and reflecting that "on their packaging".

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