ACTIVE
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Active.
How to pronounce active:
US
Active - as an adjective
Tending to become more severe or wider in scope
Example: "Active tuberculosis"
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Disposed to take action or effectuate change
Example: "A director who takes an active interest in corporate operations"
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Exerting influence or producing a change or effect
Example: "An active ingredient"
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Full of activity or engaged in continuous activity
Example: "An active seaport"
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(of the sun) characterized by an increased occurrence of sunspots and flares and radio emissions
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Expressing that the subject of the sentence has the semantic function of actor:
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(used of verbs (e.g. `to run') and participial adjectives (e.g. `running' in `running water')) expressing action rather than a state of being
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(of e.g. volcanoes) erupting or liable to erupt
Example: "Active volcanoes"
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Active - as a noun
The voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb
Example: "`the boy threw the ball' uses the active voice"
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A person who is a participating member of an organization
Example: "The club issues a list of members, both the actives and the retirees"
Active - as an adjective satellite
Engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
Example: "On active duty"
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Taking part in an activity
Example: "An active member of the club"
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Example Sentences
"She is an active member of the club."
"The children were very active at the playground."
"The volcano is still active and might erupt soon."
"He leads an active lifestyle and exercises regularly."
"The company has several active projects underway."
Word Game Points
Is ACTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, active is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ACTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is ACTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, active is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordACTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is ACTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, active is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordACTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.