active
gb/ˈæktɪv/ us/ˈæktɪv/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1400
Maana
maana 0
adjective
A2
property
1
physically or mentally engaged
Doing things and not resting; busy or moving.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is active
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'active' with 'actual', but they have different meanings.
Visawe
energetic (Suggests having a lot of energy and enthusiasm.)
Vinyume
inactive (Means not doing anything; idle or at rest.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
active lifestyle
|active role
|remain active
|stay active
|physically active
Mada
daily life
|health
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- She tries to stay active by going for walks every day.
- He plays an active role in the community project.
- Children are often more active in the mornings.
- Staying active can help improve your health.
- He was active in both sports and music during college.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I am active in the morning.
- My father is very active at work.
- She is active every weekend.
- We must stay active to be healthy.
adjective
B1
property
2
currently operating or in effect
Working now; being used now.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[machine/system] is active
Visawe
operational (Used especially for systems, machinery, or organizations that are functioning as intended.)
Vinyume
inactive (Not in use or not functioning at the moment.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
active account
|active volcano
|active subscription
|active duty
Mada
technology
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The security system is active 24 hours a day.
- That volcano has been active for decades.
- Your account will remain active until you cancel it.
- Active duty soldiers must follow strict regulations.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The machine is active now.
- My account is still active.
- The volcano is active today.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
having an ongoing effect in science/medicine
Still working in the body or in a chemical reaction.
Visawe
potent (Emphasizes strong effect, especially in medicine or chemistry.)
Vinyume
inactive (Lacking effect or no longer effective chemically or biologically.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
active ingredient
|active compound
|biologically active
Mada
science
|medicine
|health
Mifano
- The active ingredient in this medicine reduces pain.
- These bacteria are still active under low temperatures.
- The lotion contains several biologically active compounds.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This pill has an active ingredient.
- The cream has an active chemical.
- Active bacteria can make you sick.
adjective
technical
B1
property
4
grammar: subject performs action
In grammar, when the subject does the action of the verb.
Visawe
non-passive (Highlights contrast with passive voice.)
Vinyume
passive (In grammar, when the subject receives the action of the verb.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
active voice
Mada
language
|education
|communication
Mifano
- In the sentence 'She writes books', the verb is in the active voice.
- Active sentences are usually clearer and more direct than passive ones.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 'He eats apples' is an active sentence.
- I like to write in the active voice.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
active
IPA
GB/ˈæktɪv/
US/ˈæktɪv/
Silabi na mkazo
act - ive (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (act)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: active
Familia ya neno
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Semi
active duty
1/ˈæktɪv dˈuti/
fixed phrase
technical
full-time military service status
Working full-time in the army, navy, etc.
Mifano
- She is currently on active duty overseas.
- Active duty soldiers must follow strict schedules.
active role
1/ˈæktɪv ɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
important participation in something
A big part in doing something important.
Mifano
- He played an active role in organizing the event.
- Parents have an active role in their children's education.
stay active
1/stˈeɪ ˈæktɪv/
fixed phrase
continue being engaged or busy
Keep doing things and not rest for a long time.
Mifano
- Older adults are encouraged to stay active to maintain their health.
- She stays active by volunteering at the library every week.
active ingredient
1/ˈæktɪv ɪŋɡɹˈidiənt/
fixed phrase
technical
component that causes main effect
The part of a medicine or product that makes it work.
Mifano
- The active ingredient in this tablet is paracetamol.
- The active ingredient in this cream reduces inflammation.
- You should check the label for the active ingredient.
- Always read the label to know the active ingredients in your medicine.