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- pronunciation:
- aek
tihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
always doing something; busy; full of energy.
My grandfather is very active even though he is old.- synonyms:
- busy, energetic
- similar words:
- alive
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| definition 2: |
used in grammar to describe a form of the verb that emphasizes the person or thing who performs the action. In the sentence "John ate the apple," the verb "ate" is in an active form. In the sentence "The apple was eaten by John," the verb is in a passive form.
- antonyms:
- passive
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| related words: |
effective, quick |
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| derivations: |
actively (adv.), activeness (n.) |
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