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actively
[ ak-tiv-lee ]
adverb
- 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.
- with a high degree of volume, use, participation, etc.:
Crude oil is the world's most actively traded commodity.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 51Թ Forms
- ··پ· adverb
- ܲ·-·پ· adverb
- ···پ· adverb
- ···پ· adverb
Example Sentences
California Correctional Health Care Services “is actively reviewing its protocols to ensure the accuracy of results and reiterating that these tests are intended for clinical use only,” the statement read.
They’re actively seeking change; they know what they want but don’t know how to get it.
In fact, I actively hoped for him to change.
Though Francis pledged to tackle the church's ongoing clergy sex abuse crisis, some followers have criticized him for taking only half-hearted measures, or at worst, actively hindering some reforms.
"We recognise that there are significant regional variations, and we are actively monitoring these and working closely with the NHS and the Welsh government to swiftly address them."
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