actively
gb/ˈæktɪvli/ us/ˈæktɪvli/
B1
English
aktívan, tevékenyen, keményen, kitartóan, tudatosan, szándékosan, sokat mozogva
B1
1
aktívan
B1
tevékenyen
B2
Usage pattern:
actively + [verb] (e.g., participate, engage, contribute)
She actively participates in class discussions.
Aktívan részt vesz az órai beszélgetésekben.
Local residents actively opposed the plan.
A helyi lakosok aktívan tiltakoztak a terv ellen.
We want customers to be actively involved in the design process.
Learner examples
I actively join the meetings.
Aktívan részt veszek a megbeszéléseken.
He is actively involved in the project.
Aktívan részt vesz a projektben.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse it where a simple verb is enough (e.g., 'actively went' usually sounds unnecessary).
Meaning
in an engaged, participating way
Collocations
actively participate
|actively engage
|actively involved
|actively contribute
|actively support
|actively oppose
|actively campaign
|actively volunteer
|actively cooperate
|actively promote
Synonyms
engagedly (Emphasizes being mentally and socially involved; less common.)
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participatively (Focuses on taking part; more formal and less common.)
Antonyms
passively (Not taking part; only receiving or observing.)
Themes
daily_life
|education
|work
Definition
doing something and taking part, not just watching
In a way that involves taking part or getting involved, rather than staying passive.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
actively + [verb] (e.g., work, pursue, manage, try)
They are actively working to reduce costs.
Aktívan dolgoznak a költségek csökkentésén.
He actively trained for the marathon all winter.
Egész télen keményen edzett a maratonra.
The team is actively developing a new feature.
Learner examples
She actively studies every day.
Mindennap kitartóan tanul.
Meaning
with real effort and energy
Collocations
actively pursue
|actively work
|actively manage
|actively try
|actively build
|actively develop
|actively improve
|actively monitor
|actively maintain
|actively train
Synonyms
energetically (Highlights high energy and enthusiasm.)
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vigorously (Stronger; suggests forceful or intense effort.)
Antonyms
halfheartedly (Without much effort or enthusiasm.)
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lazily (With little energy or willingness to work.)
Themes
work
|health
|personal_development
Definition
doing something with a lot of effort
In a way that shows energy, determination, or sustained effort.
B2
3
tudatosan
B1
szándékosan
B1
Usage pattern:
actively + [verb] (e.g., avoid, prevent, discourage, hide)
She actively avoided eye contact during the meeting.
Az értekezlet alatt tudatosan kerülte mások tekintetét.
The company actively prevented employees from discussing pay.
A cég tudatosan megakadályozta, hogy az alkalmazottak a fizetésükről beszéljenek.
He wasn’t just unaware—he was actively ignoring the warnings.
Learner examples
I actively avoid sweets.
Tudatosan kerülöm az édességeket.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse 'actively avoid' (make an effort to avoid) with simply 'avoid' (may be more general).
Meaning
deliberately, as a conscious choice
Collocations
actively avoid
|actively prevent
|actively discourage
|actively resist
|actively conceal
|actively deny
|actively exclude
|actively ignore
|actively seek out
|actively refuse
Synonyms
deliberately (Directly emphasizes intention.)
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intentionally (Neutral and clear; stresses purpose.)
Antonyms
accidentally (Happening without intention.)
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unintentionally (Not done on purpose.)
Themes
daily_life
|communication
|law
Definition
doing something on purpose
In a deliberate way, showing that someone is consciously trying to do or prevent something.
B1
4
aktívan
B1
Usage pattern:
actively + [verb] (e.g., play, move, exercise)
After lunch, the kids played actively in the park.
Ebéd után a gyerekek sokat mozogva játszottak a parkban.
Try to live actively, even if you have a desk job.
Próbálj aktívan élni, még akkor is, ha ülőmunkát végzel.
She’s recovering well and can move actively again.
Learner examples
The children play actively.
A gyerekek sokat mozogva játszanak.
Meaning
in a physically moving way
Collocations
actively exercise
|actively play
|actively move
|actively hike
|actively commute
|actively swim
|actively dance
|actively run
|actively participate in sports
|actively stay fit
Synonyms
physically (Broader; not always about sustained activity.)
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athletically (Implies sports or fitness skill; not always appropriate.)
Antonyms
sedentarily (In a sitting, inactive way; uncommon but clear.)
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inactively (Without physical activity.)
Themes
health
|daily_life
Definition
moving your body and being active
In a way that involves physical activity or movement, rather than sitting still.
C1
BUSINESS
5
aktívan
B2
Usage pattern:
actively + [past participle/adjective] (e.g., traded, managed)
It’s one of the most actively traded stocks on the exchange.
Ez a tőzsde egyik legaktívabban kereskedett részvénye.
The fund is actively managed rather than tracking an index.
Az alap aktívan kezelt, nem pedig indexkövető.
These accounts are actively used, so they require stronger security.
Learner examples
This stock is actively traded.
Ezzel a részvénnyel aktívan kereskednek.
Meaning
with frequent business activity
Collocations
actively traded
|actively managed
|actively used
|actively marketed
|actively sold
|actively monitored
|actively funded
|actively invested
|actively negotiated
|actively recruiting
Synonyms
heavily (Often used with 'traded/used'; focuses on large volume.)
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frequently (Neutral; emphasizes how often something happens.)
Antonyms
thinly (In finance, 'thinly traded' means with few transactions.)
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rarely (Happening infrequently.)
Themes
business
|finance
Definition
happening often, with many transactions
In a way that involves many transactions, interactions, or frequent use, especially in business or finance.
Grammar
Dictionary form
actively
IPA
GB/ˈæktɪvli/
US/ˈæktɪvli/
Syllables & stress
act - ively (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (act)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: actively
- Plural: activelies
Word family
Forms
activelies
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
actively engaged (in/with)
1/ˈæktɪvli ɪŋɡˈeɪd͡ʒd ɪnwˌɪθ/
fixed phrase
focused and participating
paying attention and taking part
Examples
- Students stayed actively engaged throughout the lesson.
- The company is actively engaged in talks with suppliers.
- She remained actively engaged with the community after retiring.
Learner examples
- The students are actively engaged.
actively involved (in)
1/ˈæktɪvli ɪnvˈɑlvd ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
taking part in something
to take part and do work in something
Examples
- She’s actively involved in the school’s parent group.
- He wants to be actively involved in decisions that affect his team.
- They were actively involved in organizing the event.
Learner examples
- I am actively involved in this club.
actively listen
1/ˈæktɪvli lˈɪsən/
fixed phrase
listen attentively and respond
to listen carefully and show you understand
Examples
- Try to actively listen instead of planning your reply.
- A good interviewer actively listens and asks follow-up questions.
- She actively listened to his concerns and summarized them.
Learner examples
- I actively listen to my teacher.
actively looking for
1/ˈæktɪvli lˈʊkɪŋ fɚ/
fixed phrase
searching seriously for something
searching now and trying to find something
Examples
- I’m actively looking for an apartment near my office.
- They’re actively looking for someone with more experience.
- If you’re actively looking for work, update your résumé.
Learner examples
- I am actively looking for a job.
actively managed
1/ˈæktɪvli mˈænɪd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
business
managed by ongoing decisions
managed with frequent decisions and changes
Examples
- The portfolio is actively managed by a team of analysts.
- Actively managed funds usually charge higher fees than index funds.
- He prefers actively managed strategies in volatile markets.
actively participate (in)
1/ˈæktɪvli pɑɹtˈɪsəpˌeɪt ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
take part with effort
to join in and contribute
Examples
- Everyone is encouraged to actively participate in the meeting.
- He actively participates in online forums about photography.
- Parents can actively participate in school activities.
Learner examples
- We actively participate in class.
actively seeking
1/ˈæktɪvli sˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
trying hard to find
trying hard to find something
Examples
- We’re actively seeking feedback from users.
- She is actively seeking a new job.
- Police are actively seeking witnesses.
Learner examples
- He is actively seeking work.
actively support
1/ˈæktɪvli səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
support through actions
to help by doing things
Examples
- Several charities actively support families in crisis.
- The manager actively supported her team during the reorganization.
- Many voters actively supported the proposal.
Learner examples
- My friends actively support me.