active

[ˈæktɪv]

Definition:
1. Always busy doing things.
2. Disposed to take action or effectuate change.
3. Lively and full of ideas.

Use 'active' in a sentence:

1. Even in the 1960s, politically active students and academics were in a minority.
2. He is increasingly active in harrying the government in late-night debates.
3. She plays an active part in local politics.
4. By the time I get home, I'm too tired to do anything active.
5. The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget.
6. Given his age, he's remarkably active.
7. A back injury prevented active participation in any sports for a while.
8. In 'He was driving the car', the verb is active.
9. What is the active ingredient in aspirin?
10. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
11. Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active.
12. REM sleep is termed 'active' sleep.
13. They were both politically active.
14. The virus is still active in the blood.
15. They took active steps to prevent the spread of the disease.
16. Archbishop Hunthausen also vocalized his beliefs that women and homosexuals should be more active in the church.
17. An active and expansive market economy is a necessary condition for progress.
18. He was to remain active in the association, latterly as vice president, for the rest of his life.
19. He has dropped out of active politics.
20. An active volcano may erupt at any time.
21. You are expected to be an active participant.
22. Yogurt is made from active cultures.
23. She is still very active, in spite of her advancing years.
24. She takes an active part in school life.
25. She was actively looking for a job.
26. Please email us to be removed from our active list of blood donors.
27. She's over 80, but is still very active.
28. She's very active, considering her age.
29. Companies need to take active steps to increase exports.
30. The virus is active even at low temperatures.
31. The active suspension system gives the car a very smooth ride.
32. In April 1944 he was killed on active service.
33. REM sleep is termed ‘ active ’ sleep.
34. Guerrilla groups are active in the province.
35. In ‘He was driving the car ’, the verb is active.
36. He is active and hardworking.
37. Learning has got to be active and experiential.
38. Having an active youngster about the house can be quite wearing.
39. The active ingredient in some of the mouthwashes was simply detergent.
40. He has been an active participant in the discussion.
41. Caffeine is the active constituent of drinks such as tea and coffee.
42. Your proposal is being actively considered.
43. He's completed 30 years of active military service.
44. The church and the laity were increasingly active in charity work.
45. He was very active in Freemasonry.
46. I am an active member of the Conservative Party.
47. The Church and the laity were increasingly active in charity work.
48. Ground squirrels are normally active by day and sleep at night.
49. That child has a very active imagination.