actively Meaning & Definition
/ˈæktɪvli/
What Does Actively Mean?
Actively is an adverb that means In an active manner. It can also mean In the active form; not passive.
Word Facts for Actively
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈæktɪvli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Antonyms | passively |
| Comparative / superlative | more actively, most actively |
Actively Definition (Adverb)
- In an active manner.
He was actively listening.
- In the active form; not passive.
a word used actively
Adverb
- (grammar) In the active form; not passive.
a word used actively
Synonyms of Actively
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Actively synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Actively
Actively in a Sentence
He was actively listening.
She was actively working, not “sleeping on the job”.
a word used actively
Word Forms & Grammar
actively (comparative more actively, superlative most actively)
Words That Rhyme With Actively
Origin of Actively
From late Middle English actyvely; equivalent to active + -ly.
How Do You Say Actively?
Actively is pronounced //ˈæktɪvli// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Actively
What part of speech is actively?
Actively is an adverb.
What is the opposite of actively?
The opposite of actively is passively.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of actively?
The comparative form is more actively and the superlative form is most actively.