active
Translation
active, energetic, busy, operative
Examples
She leads a very active life.
She leads a very active life.
The volcano is still active.
The volcano is still active.
He is an active member of the club.
He is an active member of the club.
Grammar Patterns
to be active to be busy doing things She leads a very active life.
an active ((noun)) involved in a particular activity He is an active member of the club.
Similar Words
Synonyms: energetic, busy, lively; Antonyms: inactive, passive, dormant
Etymology
From Latin 'activus', from 'agere' meaning 'to do, to act'.
Memory Tips
Someone who does a lot of 'acts' or 'actions' is 'active'.