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actively

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of actively

in a manner involving great or constant activity

  • he's been working actively toward the goal of opening his own restaurant
Synonyms of actively

assiduously, busily, diligently, industriously, laboriously
Words Related to actively

energetically, vigorously

indefatigably, tirelessly
Near Antonyms of actively

lifelessly, sleepily
Antonyms of actively

idly, inactively

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