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active adjective

adjective
/ˈæktɪv/
1

someone who is active does a lot of different activities and has a lot of energy and interests

Example

People are remaining active into later life.

Example

meditation techniques to keep the mind active and alert

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active vital alive
1.1

very involved in the work of an organization or with a particular activity

Example

She continues to be active in politics.

Example

He is an active member of the American Cancer Society.

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busy active rushed
1.2

used about a period or event that is full of busy activity

Example

We had a very active weekend.

Synonyms and related words
madhouse lively hectic
2

taking positive action in order to make something happen, instead of just hoping that it will happen

Example

There are already active discussions going on.

Example

Active steps are being taken to calm the situation.

Example

We couldn't have organized the show without the active support and participation of the students' parents.

Synonyms and related words
concerned active involved
3

operating or working in a particular area or at a particular time

Example

Pickpockets are known to be active in the area.

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existing present immediate
Example

sexually active young women

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busy active rushed
3.2

an active electrical system is working

Example

The burglar alarm becomes active ten seconds after you set it.

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AC active alternating current
4

an active volcano is likely to erupt (=explode and pour out fire) at any time. When a volcano no longer does this, it is extinct.

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active crater dormant
Example

What is the active ingredient in detergents?

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active aerobic alkaline
6

in active verbs or clauses, the subject is the person or thing that does or is responsible for the action of the verb. For example in the sentence "The crowd was making a bit of noise throughout the game," the verb group "was making" is active, and the clause is in the active voice.

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active causative dynamic
7

used for describing the area of a computer screen that is being used or is ready to accept information from the user

Synonyms and related words
active adaptive antivirus
Definition active in American English