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actively

/ˈæk.tɪv.li/
ac · tive · ly
Adjective:active
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• adverb

1

In a deliberate, energetic, or engaged manner; with direct participation or effort rather than passively.

Example

"The organization is actively recruiting volunteers for the upcoming community cleanup."

2

By means of or in the form of the grammatical active voice.

Example

"The verb in the first clause is used actively rather than passively."

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activation
activator
active
actively
activeness
activewear
activism

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective "active" (from Latin activus, from agere, meaning "to do" or "to drive") plus the adverbial suffix "-ly."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Actively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/actively
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