actively

  • 1Actively — Ac tive*ly, adv. 1. In an active manner; nimbly; briskly; energetically; also, by one s own action; voluntarily, not passively. [1913 Webster] 2. (Gram.) In an active signification; as, a word used actively. [1913 Webster] …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 2actively — (adv.) c.1400, secularly, from ACTIVE (Cf. active) + LY (Cf. ly) (2). Meaning vigorously is early 15c …

    Etymology dictionary

  • 3actively — 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

  • 4actively — 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

  • 5actively — 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

  • 6actively — adverb in an active manner (Freq. 3) he participated actively in the war • Ant: ↑passively • Derived from adjective: ↑active …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 7actively opposed — index hostile, malevolent Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

    Law dictionary

  • 8actively represent — index lobby Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

    Law dictionary

  • 9Actively 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

  • 10actively — adverb see active …

    New Collegiate Dictionary