adverb

actively

actively

She is actively looking for a new job.

She is actively looking for a new job.

He actively participates in class discussions.

He actively participates in class discussions.

((modifies a verb)) to do something actively She is actively looking for a new job.

Synonyms: energetically, vigorously; Antonyms: passively

From 'active' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Active' comes from Latin 'activus', from 'agere' (to do, act).

Think of 'acting' with energy. The '-ly' suffix tells you it describes *how* an action is done, not just that it is done.

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