active
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,415 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,101 times across 155,168 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- tending to become more severe or wider in scope active tuberculosis
- engaged in or ready for military or naval operations also: combat-ready, fighting on active dutythe platoon is combat-ready
- disposed to take action or effectuate change a director who takes an active interest in corporate operationsan active antagonism
- taking part in an activity also: participating an active member of the clubhe was politically active
- characterized by energetic activity an active toddleractive as a gazelle
- exerting influence or producing a change or effect an active ingredient
active in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He was a man already past middle age, but active and vigorous still.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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This last the Association regard as a great success, but they have several other startling novelties in active preparation.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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Round about fifty he might have been--a clean-shaved, active chap, five feet three inches high, and always bursting with energy.
The Torch and Other Tales · Eden Phillpotts · Chapter 1
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After three years of active service he must reside two more at the convent, and can then be made a commander.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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She was a woman about fifty-four or fifty-five years of age, well preserved, active, and in the enjoyment of excellent health.
The Lerouge Case · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1