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ac·tive  (ktv)
adj.
1. Being in physical motion: active fish in the aquarium.
2. Functioning or capable of functioning.
3.
a. Marked by energetic activity; busy: active stock and bond markets; spent an active day sightseeing.
b. Involving or requiring physical exertion and energy: an active workout at the gym.
4.
a. Being in a state of action; not quiescent: active hostilities along the border.
b. Erupting or liable to erupt; not dormant: an active volcano.
5.
a. Marked by or involving direct participation: took an active interest in politics; played an active role on the committee.
b. Currently in use or effect: an active membership.
c. Openly acknowledged or expressed: an active dislike of the new neighbors.
6. Producing an intended action or effect: active ingredients.
7. Grammar
a. Indicating that the subject of the sentence is performing or causing the action expressed by the verb. Used of a verb form or voice.
b. Expressing action rather than a state of being. Used of verbs such as run, speak, and move.
8. Producing profit, interest, or dividends: active accounts; active stocks.
9. Electronics
a. Being a source of electrical energy, as a generator.
b. Capable of converting or amplifying voltages or currents, as a diode or transistor.
10. Being on full military duty and receiving full pay.
n.
1. Grammar
a. The active voice.
b. A construction or form in the active voice.
2. A participating member of an organization: union actives.

[Middle English actif, from Old French, from Latin ctvus, from ctus, past participle of agere, to drive, do; see ag- in Indo-European roots.]

active·ly adv.
active·ness n.
Synonyms: active, energetic, dynamic, vigorous, lively
These adjectives mean engaged in activity. Active means moving, doing, or functioning: an active toddler; an active imagination; saw active service in the army.
Energetic suggests sustained enthusiastic activity: an energetic competitor.
Dynamic connotes energy and forcefulness that often inspires others: a dynamic leader.
Vigorous implies healthy strength and robustness: a vigorous crusader against drunk driving.
Lively suggests animated alertness: a lively interest in politics.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.actively - in an active manner; "he participated actively in the war"
passively - in a passive manner; "he listened passively"
Translations
actively [ˈæktɪvlɪ] ADV [encourage, promote, campaign, support,] → enérgicamente; [seek, consider] → seriamente
to be actively involved in sthtomar parte activa en algo, participar activamente en algo
actively [ˈæktɪvli] adv [encourage, discourage, help, seek] → activement
to be actively involved in sth → être activement impliqué(e) dans qch
active partner n (COMMERCE)associé(e) m/f
active service n (British) (MILITARY)campagne f
on active service → en campagne
active voice n (GRAMMAR)voix f active
actively
advaktiv; dislikeoffen, unverhohlen
actively [ˈæktɪvlɪ] advattivamente
to be actively involved in → prendere parte attiva in


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Numerous inventors of mechanism applicable to the guidance of balloons came to propose their systems, but he would accept none; and, when he was asked whether he had discovered something of his own for that purpose, he constantly refused to give any explanation, and merely busied himself more actively than ever with the preparations for his journey.
It seems to be my fortune to be mixed up, more or less actively, with elderly love affairs.
Soon the crew came on board in twos and threes; the riggers bestirred themselves; the mates were actively engaged; and several of the shore people were busy in bringing various last things on board.
 
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