American English
/ˈæk.tɪv.li/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
In a way that involves taking part and doing things, rather than only watching or waiting.
Practice out loudIn a way that involves taking part and doing things, rather than only watching or waiting.
She actively participates in the discussion.
The community is actively working to improve the park.
actively participate in · actively involved in
subject + actively + verb + object
subject + be + actively + verb-ing
With deliberate effort, especially to achieve something or prevent something from happening.
We are actively looking for a new apartment.
He actively avoided talking about the mistake.
actively seek · actively avoid
subject + actively + try + to + verb
subject + actively + avoid + verb-ing