active (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈæktɪv/
Definition
In good health and able to move around and do things easily; doing a lot of physical activity.
Examples
He has a very active lifestyle, playing tennis three times a week.
Children are naturally active and need plenty of space to run.
She is an active member of the local community group.
How to Use active
- active in (prepositional phrase)
- Participating or involved in a group or activity. — "He is active in his local church."
- active member (collocation)
- A person who regularly takes part in the activities of a group. — "She is an active member of the book club."
- active voice (collocation)
- A grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence performs the action. — "The teacher explained the difference between active and passive voice."
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