active (Meaning)
active (n)
chemical agent capable of activity
the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb
a person who is a participating member of an organization
active (a)
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
disposed to take action or effectuate change
characterized by energetic activity
exerting influence or producing a change or effect
full of activity or engaged in continuous activity
(of the sun) characterized by an increased occurrence of sunspots and flares and radio emissions
expressing that the subject of the sentence has the semantic function of actor:
(used of verbs (e.g. `to run') and participial adjectives (e.g. `running' in `running water')) expressing action rather than a state of being
(of e.g. volcanos) capable of erupting
(of e.g. volcanos) erupting or liable to erupt
engaged in full-time work
active (s)
engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
taking part in an activity
in operation
active (a.)
Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting; -- opposed to passive, that receives; as, certain active principles; the powers of the mind.
Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble; as, an active child or animal.
In action; actually proceeding; working; in force; -- opposed to quiescent, dormant, or extinct; as, active laws; active hostilities; an active volcano.
Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy; -- opposed to dull, sluggish, indolent, or inert; as, an active man of business; active mind; active zeal.
Requiring or implying action or exertion; -- opposed to sedentary or to tranquil; as, active employment or service; active scenes.
Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative; -- opposed to speculative or theoretical; as, an active rather than a speculative statesman.
Brisk; lively; as, an active demand for corn.
Implying or producing rapid action; as, an active disease; an active remedy.
Applied to a form of the verb; -- opposed to passive. See voice, under Voice.
Applied to verbs which assert that the subject acts upon or affects something else; transitive.
Applied to all verbs that express action as distinct from mere existence or state.
Synonyms & Antonyms of active
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- humming
- employable
- producing
- workable
- busy
- useful
- performing
- usable
- serving
- thriving
- productive
- on line
- yielding
- bustling
- useable
- dynamic
- into commission
- effectual
- flourishing
- in gear
Antonyms:
- latent
- dormant
- kaputt
- inoperable
- unworkable
- kaput
- sleepy
- fallow
- decommissioned
- idle
- dormant
- decommissioned
- fallow
- latent
- quiescent
- inert
- unproductive
- unusable
- nonproductive
- unproductive
- sleepy
- asleep
- asleep
- arrested
- unworkable
- unusable
- kaput
- kaputt
- nonproductive
- inert
- lifeless
- quiescent
- arrested
- idle
- inoperable
- lifeless
active Sentence Examples
- Regular physical exercise is essential for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
- The volcano, although dormant for many years, is still considered an active geological feature.
- Active participation in community events fosters a sense of belonging and connection.
- The active ingredient in the medication effectively targets and treats the underlying condition.
- As an active member of the team, she consistently contributes new ideas and solutions.
- The active volcano exhibited signs of increased activity, prompting evacuation measures.
- An active volcano can release molten lava, ash, and gases during an eruption.
- The athlete's active lifestyle includes daily workouts and participation in various sports.
- Active listening is a crucial communication skill that promotes understanding and empathy.
- A healthy diet and regular exercise contribute to an active metabolism and overall well-being.
FAQs About the word active
chemical agent capable of activity, the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denote
operating, functioning, operative, operational, working, functional, alive, in commission, viable, in force
broken, inoperative,inactive, inoperative, broken, inactive, dead, dead, nonoperating, ineffectual
Regular physical exercise is essential for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
The volcano, although dormant for many years, is still considered an active geological feature.
Active participation in community events fosters a sense of belonging and connection.
The active ingredient in the medication effectively targets and treats the underlying condition.
