active
[ ak-tiv ]
/ ˈæk tɪv /
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adjective
noun
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3. Active, energetic, strenuous, vigorous imply a liveliness and briskness in accomplishing something. Active suggests quickness and diligence as opposed to laziness or dilatory methods: an active and useful person. Energetic suggests forceful and intense, sometimes nervous, activity: conducting an energetic campaign. Strenuous implies arduous and zealous activity with a sense of urgency: a strenuous effort. Vigorous suggests strong, effective activity: using vigorous measures to accomplish an end.
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active
/ (ˈæktɪv) /
adjective
noun
grammar
- the active voice
- an active verb
mainly US a member of an organization who participates in its activities
Derived forms of active
actively, adverbactiveness, nounWord Origin for active
C14: from Latin āctīvus. See act, -ive
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