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TOEFL BNC: 1316 COCA: 1444

active

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adjective

ac·​tive ˈak-tiv How to pronounce active (audio)
1
: characterized by action rather than by contemplation or speculation
an active life
2
: producing or involving action or movement
3
a
of a verb form or voice : asserting that the person or thing represented by the grammatical subject performs the action represented by the verb
Hits in "he hits the ball" is active.
b
: expressing action as distinct from mere existence or state
active verbs such as "eat" and "sing"
4
: quick in physical movement : lively
5
: marked by vigorous activity : busy
The stock market was active.
6
: requiring vigorous action or exertion
active sports
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: having practical operation or results : effective
an active law
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a
: disposed to action : energetic
took an active interest
b
: engaged in an action or activity
an active club member
c
of a volcano : currently erupting or likely to erupt compare dormant sense 2a, extinct entry 1 sense 1b
d
: characterized by emission of large amounts of electromagnetic energy
an active galactic nucleus
9
: engaged in full-time service especially in the armed forces
active duty
10
: marked by present operation, transaction, movement, or use
an active account
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a
: capable of acting or reacting : reacting readily
active nitrogen
active ingredients
b
: tending to progress or to cause degeneration
active tuberculosis
c
of an electronic circuit element : capable of controlling voltages or currents
d(1)
: requiring the expenditure of energy
active calcium ion uptake
(2)
: functioning by the emission of radiant energy or sound
radar is an active sensor
12
: still eligible to win the pot in poker
13
: moving down the line : visiting in the set
—used of couples in contra dances or square dances
14
medical : producing active immunity
Active immunization against Bordetella pertussis, the causative agent of whooping cough, is now usually achieved with combined pertussis-tetanus-diphtheria (DTP) vaccine. Scientific American Medicine
actively adverb
activeness noun

active

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noun

plural actives
: an active person : one engaged in an action or activity
fraternity alumni and actives
We announced in December that Instagram now has over 600 million monthly actives and recently passed 400 million daily actives. Mark Zuckerberg

Synonyms

Adjective

Example Sentences

Adjective We stay active during the cold winter months by skiing and ice skating. We are active members of our church. While many give money to the organization, only a few are active participants. She was politically active as a volunteer for her state representative. They take an active interest in their children's education. He has taken a more active role in the production of this album. the bank's active and inactive accounts See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Donte Jackson and Greedy Williams began the season as starters at outside corner, and Jackson has been more active since his move inside as Kevin Toliver's heath improved from the offseason. Matt Zenitz, AL.com, 3 Nov. 2017 Maybe some, but not all, rodents that harbor disease are active at night. Mark Johnson, jsonline.com, 2 Nov. 2017 Demarquez, 11, and Samira, 7, enjoy staying active and have a close sibling bond. kansascity, 28 Oct. 2017 The billing cycle is still active, and additional money is being collected from vehicle owners who have received invoices. Sheldon S. Shafer, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2017 In other words, in markets where the test is active, Facebook is no longer a free playing field for digital publishers. vanityfair.com, 24 Oct. 2017 In other words, in markets where the test is active, Facebook is no longer a free playing field for digital publishers. Maya Kosoff, The Hive, 24 Oct. 2017 Land said further information is not available because the cases are active. Carrie Napoleon, Post-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2017 The 72-year-old is still active in the film industry; his movie The Private Life of a Modern Woman, starring Sienna Miller, premiered at the Venice Film Festival last month. Rebecca Keegan, HWD, 23 Oct. 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin āctīvus, from āctus (past participle of agere "to drive (cattle), cause to move, do") + -īvus -ive — more at agent

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of active was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing active

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