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(n)
(grammar, uncountable) The form in which the subject of a verb carries out some action.
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(adj)
That exists, or has existence, especially that exists now.
existing; having life or being, current; occurring now
Actively engaged in a profession.
Functioning and ready for use.
(usually not comparable) Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc.
Having life; living; not dead.
Changing; active; in motion.
Relating to the practice of activism or the behavior and beliefs of activists.
Behaving as an activist.
dynamic
(idiomatic) Changing location; in motion.
Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas, or methods.
Associated with others, be a participant or make someone be a participant (in a crime, process, etc.)
(not comparable) That moves or move.
Excessively active.
Characterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous, furious.
having an increased state of activity
Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action.
Full of life; energetic, vivacious.
Vigorous; lively; cheerful; sprightly.
Engaged in war or other conflict.
Quick and light in movement or action.
Crowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
Busy; full of energy and noisy activity.
That erupts or bursts forth.
The activity of taking part in a dance.
Relating to heat and conditions which produce it.
capable of lowering the surface tension of a liquid
Of or pertaining to an acrobat.
Of or pertaining to gymnastics.
Pertaining to the world as understood through the senses rather than the mind; tangible, concrete; real. Having to do with the material world.
Physically active.
of e.g. a molecule; made reactive or more reactive
chemical agent capable of activity
engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
taking part in an activity
In the state of being active, functioning or operating.
In existence; being in evidence; apparent.
Likely to continue; viable.
(v)
(intransitive) To be alive; to have life.
Out of bed; up and about.
(intransitive) To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).
(adv)
proceeding with full vigor
Having meaning, significant.
Real, actual, tangible.
Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
(music) Pertaining to, made by, or prepared for an instrument, especially a musical instrument (rather than the human voice).
A sequence of events.
Acting in advance to deal with an expected change or difficulty.
That reacts or responds to a stimulus.
In a proactive manner; so as to look or plan ahead.
(US) In which voter initiatives can be brought to the ballot.
An occurrence; something that happens.
Intense; sensitive; sharp.
Functional, in working order.
Relating to now, for the time being; current.
Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
positive
Of high quality; top-notch.
Someone who does, performs, or executes; an active person, an agent.
Able to be acted on; able to be used as the basis for taking action.
In operation; that operates.
To pick; to make the choice of; to select.
(manner) In a positive manner.
(countable) Something done as an action or a movement.
The effort of performing or doing something.
Being capable for use or action; not disabled.
That is or are functioning.
Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.
(transitive or intransitive) To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.
True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.
Situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside.
Making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy.
Included, present, characterized by affirmation.
In a voluntary manner.
Relating to participation.
The act of participating, of taking part in something.
The act of involving, or the state of being involved.
(especially of a person) Able to be employed.
Of, pertaining to, or resembling the human voice or speech.
Involving active participation.
Obligated or locked in (often, but not necessarily, by a pledge) to some course of action.
Making active and effective; bringing into a state of activity.
Expressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.
(of training, attributive) obtained whilst working
Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
One who exerts power, or has the power to act.
In a job; working.
(uncountable) Employment.
Boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.
(transitive) To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.
Presently or currently happening; being in progress.
Reserved; engaged.