actively

Everyday

1. Actively means in a busy, lively way, by doing things rather than just watching or waiting. tree →
2. Actively means really and on purpose, as in «actively looking for help». tree →

In the lessons

In school it describes how pupils should take part: listen actively, take part actively in a lesson. In health lessons, being actively playing or moving keeps you fit. In everyday life and news: «actively looking», «actively involved», «actively helping».

Examples

• The children took part actively in the debate. tree →
• Try to listen actively: look at the speaker and ask questions. tree →
• The volcano is still actively erupting. tree →
• Grandad stays actively busy in the garden every day. tree →
• The police are actively searching for the lost dog. tree →
• Being actively outdoors is good for your health. tree →

Note

Adverb from the adjective «active» + -ly. Opposite: passively. Noun: activity. Spelled with «-ely»: actively.