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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"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inactive

Disposed to take action or effectuate change

Example: "A director who takes an active interest in corporate operations"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
passive

Characterized by energetic activity

Example: "An active toddler"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inactive

Exerting influence or producing a change or effect

Example: "An active ingredient"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inactive

Full of activity or engaged in continuous activity

Example: "An active seaport"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inactive

(of the sun) characterized by an increased occurrence of sunspots and flares and radio emissions

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
quiet

Expressing that the subject of the sentence has the semantic function of actor:

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
passive

(used of verbs (e.g. `to run') and participial adjectives (e.g. `running' in `running water')) expressing action rather than a state of being

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dynamic
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stative

(of e.g. volcanoes) capable of erupting

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
extinct

(of e.g. volcanoes) erupting or liable to erupt

Example: "Active volcanoes"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dormant

Engaged in full-time work

Example: "Active duty"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inactive

Active - as a noun

Chemical agent capable of activity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
active agent

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
active voice

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
combat-readyfighting

Taking part in an activity

Example: "An active member of the club"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
participating

In operation

Example: "Keep hope alive"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alive

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."
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Word Game Points

Is ACTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, active is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
ACTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ACTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, active is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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