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Definition of actively adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

actively

adverb
 
/ˈæktɪvli/
 
/ˈæktɪvli/
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  1. in a way that involves doing something
    • Your proposal is being actively considered.
    • The government was actively hostile to any criticism of its policies.
  2. in a way that involves making a determined effort and not leaving something to happen by itself
    • She was actively looking for a job.
  3. in a way that has or causes an effect
    • Some counterfeit drugs contain actively harmful ingredients.
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