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.