Active (Adjective) in English
Meaning:
Active is an adjective that describes someone or something that is ready to act or in motion, especially in a physically energetic way. It can also describe systems, processes, or services that are currently operating rather than idle.
Definitions:
Active describes a state of doing, moving, or functioning. In everyday use, it often refers to physical energy—someone who is actively involved in an activity rather than staying still. In a more general or technical sense, it can describe something that is in operation (for example, an active account, an active ingredient, or an active process). In grammar, the term “active” is also used to contrast with “passive,” where the subject performs the action. To understand how this relates to sentence structure, see the word action.
Synonyms:
- Operating
- Functioning
- Operational
- Operative
- Dynamic
- Engaged
- Action-oriented
- In motion
- Up and running
