Active
31active*/*/*/ — I [ˈæktɪv] adj 1) always doing things, especially with energy and enthusiasm Rose is still active at the age of 87.[/ex] She continues to be active in politics.[/ex] He is an active member of the American Cancer Society.[/ex] 2) an active VOLCANO …
32active — adj. VERBS ▪ be ▪ become ▪ keep (sb), remain, stay ▪ Try to keep active in the cold weather. ADVERB …
33active — 1. adjective /ˈæktɪv/ a) Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting; mdash; opposed to passive, that receives; as, certain active principles; the powers of the mind. active laws b) Quick in… …
34active — ac·tive ak tiv adj 1) capable of acting or reacting esp. in some specific way <an active enzyme> <active nitrogen> 2) tending to progress or to cause degeneration <active tuberculosis> 3) exhibiting optical activity 4) requiring …
35active — I (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Engaged in or capable of action] Syn. functioning, acting, working, moving, going, operative, in effect, in action, operating, in force, live, alive, dynamic, running, mobile, busy, bustling, rushing, astir, stirring,… …
36active — ac·tive || æktɪv n. active voice, verb in the active voice (Grammar) adj. energetic, busy, constantly moving, lively; functioning; of or pertaining to the active voice, indicating that the action is performed by the subject of the verb… …
37active — adjective 1) despite her illness she remained active Syn: energetic, lively, sprightly, spry, mobile, vigorous, vital, dynamic, sporty; busy, occupied; informal on the go Ant: listless 2) …
38active — adjective 1) she kept active Syn: busy, mobile, lively, vigorous; informal on the go, full of beans 2) an active member of the union Syn: hard working, industrious, tireless, energetic 3) …
39active — / æktɪv/ adjective involving many transactions or activities ● an active demand for oil shares ● an active day on the Stock Exchange ● Computer shares are very active …
40active — That is in action; that demands action; actually subsisting; the opposite of passive. An active debt is one which draws interest. An active trust is a confidence connected with a duty. An active use is a present legal estate …
