Actively

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.tɪv.li/

Definitions of actively

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb by indicating the manner in which something is done

Example Sentences

A1 She actively participates in class discussions.

A2 He actively listens to music while studying.

B1 The team actively works on improving their performance.

B2 The company actively promotes diversity and inclusion.

C1 The government is actively involved in environmental conservation efforts.

C2 The organization actively seeks feedback from its employees to improve processes.

Examples of actively in a Sentence

formal The company is actively seeking new investors to fund their expansion.

informal She actively participates in community events to stay connected with her neighbors.

slang I'm actively crushing on that new barista at the coffee shop.

figurative His mind was actively racing with ideas for his next novel.

Grammatical Forms of actively

• past tense: acted
• plural: actives
• comparative: more actively
• superlative: most actively
• present tense: act
• future tense: will act
• perfect tense: have acted
• continuous tense: is acting
• singular: active
• positive degree: active
• infinitive: to act
• gerund: acting
• participle: actively

Origin and Evolution of actively

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'actively' originated from the Latin word 'activus', which is derived from the verb 'agere' meaning 'to do'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'actively' has retained its original meaning of 'in an active manner' but has also taken on additional connotations related to engagement, participation, and energy.