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Actively vs Eagerly - What's the difference?

actively | eagerly | Related terms |

As adverbs the difference between actively and eagerly

is that actively is in an active manner while eagerly is in an eager manner.

actively

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an active manner.
  • * He was actively listening.
  • * She was actively working, not "sleeping on the job".
  • (grammar) In the active form; not passive.
    • a word used actively

    eagerly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an eager manner.

    • Synonyms

    * heartily, with a will

    Related terms

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