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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.
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.
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.
Definition of active adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
an active mind (= when someone is able to think quickly and clearly) A fit body is crucial if you want an active mind. an active imagination (= when someone is able to form pictures or ideas easily) Some of the children have an overactive imagination. verbs keep/remain active We try to keep the patients active by taking them for a daily walk ...
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.
