active verb form — form in which the verb is showing the subject of the verb as acting (Grammar) … English contemporary dictionary
Verb — Verb, n. [F. verbe, L. verbum a word, verb. See {Word}.] 1. A word; a vocable. [Obs.] South. [1913 Webster] 2. (Gram.) A word which affirms or predicates something of some person or thing; a part of speech expressing being, action, or the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
active — ac|tive1 W2S2 [ˈæktıv] adj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(busy)¦ 2¦(involved)¦ 3¦(functioning)¦ 4¦(doing something)¦ 5¦(volcano)¦ 6¦(grammar)¦ 7¦(chemical)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: activus, from agere; ACT1 … Dictionary of contemporary English
active — actively, adv. activeness, n. /ak tiv/, adj. 1. engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life. 2. being in a state of existence, progress, or motion: active hostilities. 3. involving physical effort … Universalium
active*/*/*/ — 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 … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
active — ac|tive [ æktıv ] adjective *** ▸ 1 doing many activities ▸ 2 making something happen ▸ 3 operating/working ▸ 4 of a volcano ▸ 5 producing a reaction ▸ 6 in grammar 1. ) someone who is active does a lot of different activities and has a lot of… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
active */*/*/ — UK [ˈæktɪv] / US adjective 1) someone who is active does a lot of different activities and has a lot of energy and interests People are remaining active into later life. meditation techniques to keep the mind active and alert a) very involved in… … English dictionary
verb — Ha ina, ha ihana. Kinds: ha ina pili, ha ina pili aku (active); ha ina kōkua (auxiliary); ha ina oko a, ha ina pili ole aku (intransitive); ha ina keke e (irregular); ha ina oko a (neuter); ha ina pili, ha ina pili aku (transitive); ha ina… … English-Hawaiian dictionary
active — [ak′tiv] adj. [ME & OFr actif < L activus < actus, pp. of agere: see ACT1] 1. that is acting, functioning, working, moving, etc. 2. capable of acting, functioning, etc. 3. causing action, motion, or change 4. characterized by much action or … English World dictionary
Active — Ac tive, a. [F. actif, L. activus, fr. agere to act.] 1. Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting; opposed to {passive}, that receives; as, certain active principles; the powers of the mind.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
