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active

[ak-tiv] / ˈæk tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
having movement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alive effective operating
STRONG
flowing functioning going mobile movable operative progressive pushing rapid rolling running rushing rustling shifting simmering speeding streaming traveling turning walking working
WEAK
astir at work bustling efficacious exertive hasty impelling in force in play in process moving restless speedy swarming
Antonyms
STRONG
fixed inoperative unmovable unworking
WEAK
abeyant disinterested dormant idle immobile inactive indifferent inert lazy quiescent quiet sluggish
ADJECTIVE
very involved in activity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aggressive alive bold busy determined diligent dynamic eager energetic engaged enthusiastic forceful intense keen lively quick ready resolute
STRONG
alert daring fireball jumping pushing rapid sharp whiz
WEAK
agile animated assiduous brisk bustling chipper dashing dexterous enlivened enterprising eventful forcible fresh frisky hard-working high-spirited hyper industrious inventive nimble on the move perky persevering purposeful sprightly spry zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
afraid apathetic calm cowardly disinterested dispirited dull idle ignorant inactive indifferent irresolute lazy lethargic lifeless meek quiet slow sluggish stupid uneducated unenthusiastic weak
WEAK
abeyant dormant immobile inert quiescent

Example Sentences

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They are most active during pup-leaving season between September and November and during dawn and dusk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Real-estate agent Tyler Williams has four active listings in the Charlotte, N.C., area — and two of them included incentives for buyers before they even hit the market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Profit of $18.6 million climbed nearly 60% from the year-ago period and active customers grew 6%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Overall, passive indexed mutual funds and ETFs received $232.9 billion in new money, and active funds only $97.6 billion.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Getting a grip on his emotions, he resolved to become active in the nation’s affairs again.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.