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Active /ˈæk.tɪv/

The meaning and definition of Active, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting.
  2. Any component that is not passive. See Passivity (engineering).
adjective
  1. Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
    “certain active principles”
  2. Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
    “an active child or animal”
Synonyms acting agile nimble busy deedful diligent
Antonyms passive indolent still bottom dormant extinct

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