Mrs. Smith is actively engaged in volunteer work.
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Actively
/ˈæktɪvli/
Synonyms for "actively" (44 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
Adjective(1 words)
Adverb(4 words)
Strong matches (13)
Adverb(3 words)
Verb(1 words)
give off energy
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (22)
Noun(14 words)
labor vigorouslymore activemore energeticmore energeticallymost activeperform energeticallyperform more energeticallyphysically activeread energeticallyrun energeticallyspeak energeticallystudy energeticallyvery energeticwork energetically
Adverb(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: alive, all out, allegro, busily, continuously.
- Sentence evidence is available for actively, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "actively".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "actively"
Keep "actively" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "actively" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "actively", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "actively" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesadverb of mannermanner adverb
More specific
9 entriesCollocations
6 entriesactive engagementactive involvementactive learningactive listeningactive participationactive study
Inflections
2 entriesmore activelymost actively
Derivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
From 1859, Protestant missionaries from America started to arrive, and the Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches also became actively involved in missionary work.
Source: tatoeba (1018443)
Today marks the most deadly shooting in American history. The shooter was apparently armed with a handgun and a powerful assault rifle. This massacre is therefore a further reminder of how easy it is for someone to get their hands on a weapon that lets them shoot people in a school, or in a house of worship, or a movie theater, or in a nightclub. And we have to decide if that’s the kind of country we want to be. And to actively do nothing is a decision as well.
Source: tatoeba (5215527)
Sami was actively stalking Layla.
Source: tatoeba (6806968)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "actively"?
Closest matches include alive, all out, allegro, busily, continuously.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "actively"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.