active
gb/ˈæktɪv/ us/ˈæktɪv/
A2
Ingles
~ 1400
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
A2
property
1
physically or mentally engaged
Doing things and not resting; busy or moving.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is active
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'active' with 'actual', but they have different meanings.
Mga kasingkahulugan
energetic (Suggests having a lot of energy and enthusiasm.)
Mga kasalungat
inactive (Means not doing anything; idle or at rest.)
Mga kolokasyon
active lifestyle
|active role
|remain active
|stay active
|physically active
Mga tema
daily life
|health
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[machine/system] is active
Mga kasingkahulugan
operational (Used especially for systems, machinery, or organizations that are functioning as intended.)
Mga kasalungat
inactive (Not in use or not functioning at the moment.)
Mga kolokasyon
active account
|active volcano
|active subscription
|active duty
Mga tema
technology
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
potent (Emphasizes strong effect, especially in medicine or chemistry.)
Mga kasalungat
inactive (Lacking effect or no longer effective chemically or biologically.)
Mga kolokasyon
active ingredient
|active compound
|biologically active
Mga tema
science
|medicine
|health
Mga Halimbawa
- The active ingredient in this medicine reduces pain.
- These bacteria are still active under low temperatures.
- The lotion contains several biologically active compounds.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
non-passive (Highlights contrast with passive voice.)
Mga kasalungat
passive (In grammar, when the subject receives the action of the verb.)
Mga kolokasyon
active voice
Mga tema
language
|education
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- In the sentence 'She writes books', the verb is in the active voice.
- Active sentences are usually clearer and more direct than passive ones.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 'He eats apples' is an active sentence.
- I like to write in the active voice.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
active
IPA
GB/ˈæktɪv/
US/ˈæktɪv/
Mga pantig at diin
act - ive (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (act)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: active
Mga kaugnay na salita
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Mga ekspresyon
active duty
1/ˈæktɪv dˈuti/
fixed phrase
technical
full-time military service status
Working full-time in the army, navy, etc.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.