active

CEFRA2

/ˈæk.tɪv/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Doing things or moving rather than sitting still.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Operating or in use.

Examples

  • Observation is a passive science, experimentation an active science.

  • Staying physically active in later years can also keep you feeling younger.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. In action; actually proceeding; working; in force

  2. Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.

  3. Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.

More examples

In context

  • Stock prices soared in active trading as corporations announced good financial results.

  • an active child or animal

  • the active powers of the mind

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English actyf, from Old French actif, from Latin āctīv(us), from agere (“to do, to act”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂éǵeti. By surface analysis, act + -ive.