active

11 points English 6 letters Common Commonness #3,732 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

chemical agent capable of activity

adjective

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/ˈæktɪv/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural actives

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

characterized by energetic activity

acrobatic athletic gymnastic agile nimble quick spry hot hyperactive overactive

engaged in full-time work

activated

full of activity or engaged in continuous activity

brisk bustling busy open springy

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

progressive

disposed to take action or effectuate change

activist activistic proactive

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms

inactive passive dormant extinct stative

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

attractive radioactive unattractive interactive reactive inactive proactive hyperactive overactive photorefractive refractive retroactive

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Words you can make from ACTIVE

it at eat act tea ice cat tie ate cave vice active

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