active
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ˈæk
āk
tive
tɪv
tiv
British pronunciation
/ˈæktɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "active"in English

active
01

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

active definition and meaning
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Despite being retired, he remains active, taking part in various community activities.
02

(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon

live

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Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe, frequently spewing lava and ash.
03

(grammar) describing a verb whose subject is the one that does the action

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She explained that active voice is often preferred in writing because it makes sentences clearer and more direct.
04

likely to increase in intensity or spread in scope

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The fire showed active growth overnight.
05

involved in or ready for action in military or naval service

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He served on active duty in the navy.
06

inclined to take initiative or participate in effecting change

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She is active in local politics.
07

causing a chemical or biological effect on something

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The active compounds in the medicine help reduce pain.
08

currently functioning or performing its intended task

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All active accounts will be reviewed by the end of the month.
09

engaged in full-time employment or professional activity

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The firm employs active staff in all departments.
10

indicating that the subject performs the action of the verb

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" She writes letters " is in the active voice.
11

(of the sun) showing increased sunspots, flares, or radio emissions

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The sun was unusually active this week.
Active
01

a chemical substance capable of producing a reaction or effect

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The enzyme is the active in the solution.
02

a member or participant in a particular organization or group

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She has been an active in the environmental club for three years.
03

the grammatical voice in which the subject performs or initiates the action of the verb

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" She wrote the letter " is in the active.
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