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more active
Superlative
most active
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(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy
- Despite being retired, he remains active, taking part in various community activities.
- My grandmother is quite active for her age, she even does gardening.
- She's active in the art community, regularly attending exhibitions and workshops.
- She's an active traveler, always planning her next adventure.
- The active kids played outside all afternoon without getting tired.
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(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon
- Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe, frequently spewing lava and ash.
- Scientists closely monitor active volcanoes to predict potential eruptions.
- Kilauea in Hawaii is considered an active volcano due to its frequent lava flows.
- The island's tourism industry is shaped by its location near several active volcanoes.
- Volcanologists were surprised when the previously quiet volcano became active overnight.
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(grammar) describing a verb whose subject is the one that does the action
- She explained that active voice is often preferred in writing because it makes sentences clearer and more direct.
- The grammar lesson focused on how to transform passive sentences into active ones for better clarity.
- Active verbs are essential for creating dynamic and engaging sentences in both written and spoken language.
- He practiced converting passive voice constructions into active ones to improve his writing skills.
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likely to increase in intensity or spread in scope
- The fire showed active growth overnight.
- Active negotiations continued throughout the week.
- The disease became more active in the population.
- Active faults are prone to earthquakes.
- The storm system remained active along the coast.
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involved in or ready for action in military or naval service
- He served on active duty in the navy.
- Active forces were deployed to the region.
- The general reviewed all active units.
- Active service members must attend regular drills.
- She joined the army while on active status.
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inclined to take initiative or participate in effecting change
- She is active in local politics.
- An active citizen participates in community decisions.
- He is an active supporter of environmental causes.
- The committee seeks active members.
- Active engagement can influence outcomes.
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causing a chemical or biological effect on something
- The active compounds in the medicine help reduce pain.
- Active ingredients in cleaning products can kill bacteria.
- Some active substances in plants are used for healing.
- The active enzyme in the food helps break down proteins.
- Active chemicals in the pesticide can harm the environment.
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currently functioning or performing its intended task
- All active accounts will be reviewed by the end of the month.
- All active machines in the factory are undergoing routine maintenance checks.
- The active servers are handling thousands of user requests every second.
- The security system remains active throughout the night to ensure protection.
- The active phone line is connected and ready to receive calls.
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engaged in full-time employment or professional activity
- The firm employs active staff in all departments.
- Active employees are eligible for benefits.
- She remained active in the workforce past retirement age.
- He returned to active duty after a leave.
- The company promotes active members for leadership.
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indicating that the subject performs the action of the verb
- "She writes letters" is in the active voice.
- Active sentences emphasize the subject as actor.
- The teacher explained active constructions.
- Active voice is preferred for clarity.
- Linguists distinguish active from passive structures.
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(of the sun) showing increased sunspots, flares, or radio emissions
- The sun was unusually active this week.
- Scientists monitored active solar regions.
- Active periods in the sun affect Earth's magnetosphere.
- Solar flares occur during active cycles.
- Active sunspots were visible through telescopes.
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