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- Dictionaryactive/ˈaktɪv/
adjective
- 1. engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits: "although he was seventy he was still robust and active" Similar Opposite
- 2. pursuing an occupation or activity at a particular place or in a particular way: "the artist was active in the 1920s"
noun
- 1. an active form of a verb.
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ACTIVE definition: 1. busy with a particular activity: 2. involved in a particular activity: 3. An active volcano is…. Learn more.
How to use active in a sentence. characterized by action rather than by contemplation or speculation; producing or involving action or movement… See the full definition
being in a state of existence, progress, or motion: active hostilities. involving physical effort and action: active sports. having the power of quick motion; nimble: active as a gazelle. Synonyms: sprightly, agile. characterized by action, motion, volume, use, participation, etc.: an active market in wheat; an active list of subscribers.
In grammar, the active or the active voice means the forms of a verb which are used when the subject refers to a person or thing that does something. For example, in 'I saw her yesterday', the verb is in the active. Compare passive.
Something that is active is characterized by movement and action. That action might be a random or temporary movement, such as someone who is active and exercises only now and then, or something continuous, like an active strain of a virus.
1. Being in physical motion: active fish in the aquarium. 2. Functioning or capable of functioning. 3. a. Marked by energetic activity; busy: active stock and bond markets; spent an active day sightseeing. b. Involving or requiring physical exertion and energy: an active workout at the gym.
very involved in an organization or planned activity: an active member of the church. He played an active role in the campaign. More examples. Fewer examples. She's been very active in the campaign. She was very active in the fight against drugs. He's an active member of the Labour Party.
involved in something; making a determined effort and not leaving something to happen by itself. They were both politically active. his active involvement/participation in the arts. She takes an active part in school life.
characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life. being in a state of existence, progress, or motion: active hostilities. involving physical effort and action: active sports. having the power of quick motion; nimble: active as a gazelle.
Active Definition. ăktĭv. actives. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Noun. Filter. adjective. Being in physical motion. Active fish in the aquarium. American Heritage. That is acting, functioning, working, moving, etc. Webster's New World. Functioning or capable of functioning. American Heritage.
