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Definition & Meaning of "active"in English

active

ADJECTIVE

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

Examples

Despite being retired, he remains active, taking part in various community activities.

My grandmother is quite active for her age, she even does gardening.

taking part in an activity

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

live

Examples

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

Scientists closely monitor active volcanoes to predict potential eruptions.

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

Examples

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

The grammar lesson focused on how to transform passive sentences into active ones for better clarity.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

Examples

The fire showed active growth overnight.

Active negotiations continued throughout the week.

engaged in or ready for military or naval operations

Examples

He served on active duty in the navy.

Active forces were deployed to the region.

place (candle wicks) into hot, liquid wax

disposed to take action or effectuate change

Examples

She is active in local politics.

An active citizen participates in community decisions.

being in a particular activity which takes a lot of energy

causing a chemical or biological effect on something

Examples

The active compounds in the medicine help reduce pain.

Active ingredients in cleaning products can kill bacteria.

currently functioning or performing its intended task

effective

functional

live

operative

Examples

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

All active machines in the factory are undergoing routine maintenance checks.

engaged in full-time work

Examples

The firm employs active staff in all departments.

Active employees are eligible for benefits.

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

Examples

" She writes letters " is in the active voice.

Active sentences emphasize the subject as actor.

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

Examples

The sun was unusually active this week.

Scientists monitored active solar regions.

Active

NOUN

chemical agent capable of activity

Examples

The enzyme is the active in the solution.

The medicine contains several actives.

a member or participant in a particular organization or group

Examples

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

The organization relies heavily on its actives to organize events and fundraisers.

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

Examples

" She wrote the letter " is in the active.

Linguists explain how active differs from passive.

Lexical Tree

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activeness

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Nearby Words

activate

actions speak louder than words

active–stative alignment

Definition & Meaning of "active"in English

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