2. (Gram.) In an active signification; as, a word used actively. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
actively — (adv.) c.1400, secularly, from ACTIVE (Cf. active) + LY (Cf. ly) (2). Meaning vigorously is early 15c … Etymology dictionary
actively — UK [ˈæktɪvlɪ] / US adverb 1) with the aim of making something happen, rather than just hoping that it will Are you actively looking for work at the moment? 2) in a practical or enthusiastic way He s been actively involved in politics for 30 years … English dictionary
actively — adv. Actively is used with these adjectives: ↑committed, ↑engaged, ↑hostile, ↑interested, ↑involved, ↑opposed Actively is used with these verbs: ↑assist, ↑avoid, ↑campaign, ↑collaborate, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
actively — active ► ADJECTIVE 1) moving or tending to move about vigorously or frequently. 2) (of a person s mind) alert and lively. 3) participating in a particular sphere or activity. 4) working; operative. 5) (of an electric circuit) capable of automatic … English terms dictionary
actively — adverb in an active manner (Freq. 3) he participated actively in the war • Ant: ↑passively • Derived from adjective: ↑active … Useful english dictionary
actively opposed — index hostile, malevolent Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
actively represent — index lobby Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
Actively Managed ETF — An exchange traded fund that has a manager or team making decisions on the underlying portfolio allocation or otherwise not following a passive investment strategy. An actively managed ETF will have a benchmark index, but managers may change… … Investment dictionary
actively — adverb see active … New Collegiate Dictionary
actively — See active. * * * … Universalium
