Actively
/ˈæktɪvli/
adverbIntermediate🔥Very CommonAction
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Definitions
1
In a way that shows enthusiasm and energy.
/ˈæktɪvli/
adverbneutralIntermediate
Action
in a eager and energetic way
He actively participates in every meeting.
More Examples
2
The students are actively learning about their local environment.
How It's Used
General
"She is actively seeking new job opportunities."
Business
"The company is actively expanding into new markets."
Middle English: from Old French actif, from Latin activus, from actus 'a doing' (see act).
Historically, actively has been used in various written texts to denote engaging actions and behaviors with enthusiasm and energy.
Memory tip
Imagine an actor on stage, fully engaged and energized in their performance.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"a doing"
actively engageactively seekactively participate
Common misspellings
activelysactivelyyactiveley
Practice
Usage
70%Spoken
30%Written