adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In an active manner.

   "He was actively listening."

2. 2
   In the active form; not passive.

   "a word used actively"

Adverb

1. 1
   in an active manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

all outallegrodownearnestlyenergeticallyfor real

Antonyms

All antonyms

passively

Example

More examples

"Mrs. Smith is actively engaged in volunteer work."

Etymology

From late Middle English actyvely; equivalent to active + -ly.

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