active

/ˈæktɪv/

[adjective] [noun]

active

[ADJECTIVE]

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

antonyms : inactive

(of volcanos) having the potential to erupt due to the presence of magma and volcanic gases actively rising and being discharged from the volcano's vents

antonyms : extinct

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

synonyms : dynamic

antonyms : stative

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

antonyms : inactive

engaged in or ready for military or naval operations

synonyms : combat-ready

fighting(a)

place (candle wicks) into hot, liquid wax

disposed to take action or effectuate change

antonyms : passive

taking part in an activity

synonyms : participating

being in a particular activity which takes a lot of energy

antonyms : inactive

exerting influence or producing a change or effect

antonyms : inactive

in operation

synonyms : alive(p)

(of e.g. volcanos) erupting or liable to erupt

antonyms : dormant

engaged in full-time work

antonyms : inactive

expressing that the subject of the sentence has the semantic function of actor

antonyms : passive

(of the sun) characterized by an increased occurrence of sunspots and flares and radio emissions

antonyms : quiet

Active

[NOUN]

chemical agent capable of activity

synonyms : active agent

a member or participant in a particular organization or group

(grammar) the voice in which the subject is the agent that does the action of the verb

synonyms : active voice

antonyms : passive voice

Examples

1. The Polish community in our town is very active.

2. The active ingredient checks the growth of bacteria.

3. Children often feel unsafe in the dark due to their active imaginations.

4. She's active in the art community, regularly attending exhibitions and workshops.

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