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- pronunciation:
- aek
tihv
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When you are active, it means that you are always doing something, or you have a lot of energy.
Emma's grandparents are old, but they are active. They play tennis, and they go for walks a lot.My baby brother is very active. He can crawl now, so we have to watch him all the time.- synonyms:
- busy, engaged, lively
- antonyms:
- idle, lazy
- similar words:
- alive, animated, bustling
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| definition 2: |
When animals or people are active, they are not resting or sleeping. If a volcano is active, things are happening inside it, and it could erupt at some time.
Raccoons are active at night. They sleep during the day.My mom likes to be active in the morning, but my dad likes to sleep late. |
| related words: |
athletic, brisk, effective, moving, quick, vital |
| derivations: |
actively (adv.), activeness (n.) |
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