Active

Quick meaning: Active is an adjective meaning Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.

Meaning

Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.

More Meanings

1. Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
2. In action; actually proceeding; working; in force
3. Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy
4. Requiring or implying action or exertion
5. Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative
6. Brisk; lively.
7. Implying or producing rapid action.

Example Sentences

active hostilities

certain active principles

an active child or animal

an active man of business

Word Forms

• actives

Synonyms for active

Depending on context, synonyms include abuzz, agile, airy, alive, animated, brisk.

Antonyms for active

Common opposites include enervated, extinct, haggard, inactive, lither, quiet.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include existing, existent, practicing, operational, about, going.

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