Active

Pronunciation: /ˈæktɪv/

Active (adjective)

  1. Doing many things or moving around a lot.
  2. Currently working or having an effect.
  3. Taking part in activities or events.

Examples

  • The playground was active with children playing.
  • The market is active with shoppers on weekends.

Common collocations: active lifestyle, active area, active mode, active status, active participant

Synonyms of Active

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Active

  • — describing lack of movement or action
  • — describing lack of initiative or engagement