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aggressivelyin a forceful way that shows determination to win or succeed

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a forceful way that shows determination to win or succeed

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈɡresɪvli/

Example Sentences

  • My mom aggressively bargains at the market like she's negotiating world peace.
  • He aggressively promotes his YouTube channel to anyone with working ears.
  • The company aggressively expanded into new markets this year.

aggressively

ADVERB

[/əˈɡresɪvli/]

in a forceful way that shows determination to win or succeed

a basketball player charges forward with the ball, pushing through defenders with intense focus and determination. She leans forward with gritted teeth, dribbling hard while forcing her way past opponents who try to block her path. The defender stumbles backward as the player powers through their defensive stance. Her teammates cheer from behind while the opposing team scrambles to stop her advance. Other players on the court react with surprise at her relentless drive toward the basket.  someone acting in a forceful way that demonstrates determination to win or succeed
💡 Concept

a basketball player charges forward with the ball, pushing through defenders with intense focus and determination. She leans forward with gritted teeth, dribbling hard while forcing her way past opponents who try to block her path. The defender stumbles backward as the player powers through their defensive stance. Her teammates cheer from behind while the opposing team scrambles to stop her advance. Other players on the court react with surprise at her relentless drive toward the basket. someone acting in a forceful way that demonstrates determination to win or succeed

Aggressively PRESS forward — the IVY never stops climbing.
🧠 Mnemonic

Aggressively PRESS forward — the IVY never stops climbing.

Push aggressively, lift progressively, train excessively!
🎵 Rhyme

Push aggressively, lift progressively, train excessively!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈɡresɪvli/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈɡresɪvli/

🌳Etymology

Rootaggress
Suffix--ively

🎵Rhyme

progressivelyexcessivelysuccessively
progressively
excessively
successively

🔗Collocations

aggressively market
aggressively pursue
aggressively compete
aggressively expand
aggressively promote
aggressively defend

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom aggressively bargains at the market like she's negotiating world peace.

😄 Fun example

He aggressively promotes his YouTube channel to anyone with working ears.

The company aggressively expanded into new markets this year.

😄 Fun example

She aggressively saved money by eating ramen for three months straight.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

forcefullyvigorouslyintenselyfiercelyboldly

Antonyms

passivelygentlymildly

Related

aggressiveaggressionaggressorassertively

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