actively
Americanadverb
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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.
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with a high degree of volume, use, participation, etc..
Crude oil is the world's most actively traded commodity.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Other Word Forms
- preactively adverb
- quasi-actively adverb
- semiactively adverb
- superactively adverb
Etymology
Origin of actively
Example Sentences
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Managers of large-cap funds took most of the top positions in our latest Winners’ Circle review of the top-performing actively managed U.S.-stock mutual funds.
“Our heartfelt condolences are with the family and loved ones during this very difficult time. The hotel team is actively cooperating and supporting police authorities within the framework of the ongoing investigation.”
From Los Angeles Times
When Caleb was nearing the end of his computer science degree and looking for his first job, one of few sectors actively recruiting graduates was defence.
From BBC
Farms have to actively manage at least 10% of their land as habitat to join, and Mr Hughes said he was fortunate to have some land available that would qualify.
From BBC
“Our swiftwater rescue teams are actively working to rescue individuals stuck in their cars along Fashion Valley Rd & Riverwalk Dr.,” read a statement from the San Diego Fire Department around 10 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times
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