actively

ac·tive  (ktv)

adj.

1. Being in physical motion: active fish in the aquarium.

2. Functioning or capable of functioning.

3.

a. Marked by energetic activity; busy: active stock and bond markets; spent an active day sightseeing.

b. Involving or requiring physical exertion and energy: an active workout at the gym.

4.

a. Being in a state of action; not quiescent: active hostilities along the border.

b. Erupting or liable to erupt; not dormant: an active volcano.

5.

a. Marked by or involving direct participation: took an active interest in politics; played an active role on the committee.

b. Currently in use or effect: an active membership.

c. Openly acknowledged or expressed: an active dislike of the new neighbors.

6. Producing an intended action or effect: active ingredients.

7. Grammar

a. Indicating that the subject of the sentence is performing or causing the action expressed by the verb. Used of a verb form or voice.

b. Expressing action rather than a state of being. Used of verbs such as run, speak, and move.

8. Producing profit, interest, or dividends: active accounts; active stocks.

9. Electronics

a. Being a source of electrical energy, as a generator.

b. Capable of converting or amplifying voltages or currents, as a diode or transistor.

10. Being on full military duty and receiving full pay.

n.

1. Grammar

a. The active voice.

b. A construction or form in the active voice.

2. A participating member of an organization: union actives.

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[Middle English actif, from Old French, from Latin ctvus, from ctus, past participle of agere, to drive, do; see ag- in Indo-European roots.]

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active·ly adv.

active·ness n.

Synonyms: active, energetic, dynamic, vigorous, lively
These adjectives mean engaged in activity. Active means moving, doing, or functioning: an active toddler; an active imagination; saw active service in the army.
Energetic suggests sustained enthusiastic activity: an energetic competitor.
Dynamic connotes energy and forcefulness that often inspires others: a dynamic leader.
Vigorous implies healthy strength and robustness: a vigorous crusader against drunk driving.
Lively suggests animated alertness: a lively interest in politics.

Thesaurus

Adv.

1.

actively - in an active manner; "he participated actively in the war" passively - in a passive manner; "he listened passively"

Translations

actively [ˈæktɪvlɪ] ADV [encourage, promote, campaign, support,] → enérgicamente; [seek, consider] → seriamente
to be actively involved in sth → tomar parte activa en algo, participar activamente en algo

actively [ˈæktɪvli] adv [encourage, discourage, help, seek] → activement
to be actively involved in sth → être activement impliqué(e) dans qch
active partner n (COMMERCE) → associé(e) m/f
active service n (British) (MILITARY) → campagne f
on active service → en campagne
active voice n (GRAMMAR) → voix f active

actively

adv → aktiv; dislike → offen, unverhohlen

actively [ˈæktɪvlɪ] adv → attivamente
to be actively involved in → prendere parte attiva in