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21active — [[t]æ̱ktɪv[/t]] ♦♦ 1) ADJ GRADED Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things. Having an active youngster about the house can be quite wearing. ...a long and active life. Ant: sedentary 2) ADJ GRADED If you have an active mind …
22active — 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 …
23active — 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… …
24active */*/*/ — 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… …
25active — 1 adjective 1 DOING THINGS always doing things or ready to do things, especially physical activities: We had an active holiday, sailing, swimming and water skiing. | She may be over 80, but she s still very active! 2 IN AN ORGANIZATION involved… …
26active — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French or Latin; Anglo French actif, from Latin activus, from actus, past participle of agere to drive, do more at agent Date: 14th century 1. characterized by action rather than by contemplation or …
27active — /ˈæktɪv / (say aktiv) adjective 1. in a state of action; in actual progress or motion: active hostilities. 2. constantly engaged in action; busy: an active toddler. 3. having the power of quick motion; nimble: an active animal. 4. highly involved …
28active — ac•tive [[t]ˈæk tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) engaged in action or activity; characterized by energetic work, motion, etc.: an active life[/ex] 2) being in existence, progress, or motion: active hostilities[/ex] 3) marked by or disposed to direct involvement… …
29active — 01. The kids must be really hungry; they ve been [active] all day with one thing or another. 02. The road to the forest was blockaded by [activists] trying to stop the logging company from cutting down the centuries old trees. 03. Political… …
30active — adj. & n. adj. 1 a consisting in or marked by action; energetic; diligent (leads an active life; an active helper). b able to move about or accomplish practical tasks (infirmity made him less active). 2 working, operative (an active volcano). 3… …
