🏃active

adjective
/ˈæktɪv/

Meaning

Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; taking action rather than being passive.
doing things or ready to do things; energetic
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.

Example Sentences

She is very active in community projects.

She leads an active lifestyle with regular exercise.

Active participation in education is vital for progress.

Example Expressions

active duty

Synonyms

energetic, lively, dynamic, vigorous, busy, engaged
Entry 1
energetic, lively, dynamic, vigorous, busy
Entry 2
energetic, busy, dynamic, lively, vigorous
Entry 3
energetic, dynamic, vigorous, lively, busy, engaged

Antonyms

inactive, passive, idle, dormant, sluggish, lethargic
Entry 1
inactive, passive, idle
Entry 2
inactive, passive, idle, dormant
Entry 3
passive, inactive, idle, dormant, sluggish, lethargic

Collocations

active lifestyle, active role, active participation, active engagement, stay active
Entry 1
active lifestyle, active role, active participation, active engagement
Entry 2
active lifestyle, active participation, stay active

More Example Sentences

Thank you for everyone's active participation in this discussion.

Active listening is one of the most effective strategies during a conflict.

This proposal is attractive, but I need to focus on other matters right now.

This experience taught me that active listening is the key to resolving any conflict.

I used to take a while to adopt new technologies, but now I actively invest in acquiring new skills.

A teacher takes her class on a field trip to the natural history museum in the city where the students see dinosaur fossils and ancient artifacts and a museum guide explains the exhibits in a fun way using interactive displays and short video clips

A teacher takes her class on a field trip to the natural history museum in the city where the students see dinosaur fossils and ancient artifacts and a museum guide explains the exhibits in a fun way using interactive displays and short video clips while the children take notes for their science project

A teacher takes her class on a field trip to the natural history museum in the city where the students see dinosaur fossils and ancient artifacts and a museum guide explains the exhibits in a fun way using interactive displays and short video clips while the children take notes for their science project and ask the guide many curious questions

A teacher takes her class on a field trip to the natural history museum in the city where the students see dinosaur fossils and ancient artifacts and a museum guide explains the exhibits in a fun way using interactive displays and short video clips while the children take notes for their science project and ask the guide many curious questions and the teacher feels satisfied watching them learn outside the classroom

A teacher takes her class on a field trip to the natural history museum in the city where the students see dinosaur fossils and ancient artifacts and a museum guide explains the exhibits in a fun way using interactive displays and short video clips while the children take notes for their science project and ask the guide many curious questions and the teacher feels satisfied watching them learn outside the classroom knowing that hands-on experiences leave a deeper impression than textbooks alone.

Related Vocabularies

Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
connected with God or a religion and considered holy or deserving respect
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

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