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Active (Noun)

Meaning 1

The voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb; "`The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice".

Classification

Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.

Examples

  • The dog is biting the man in the active voice of the sentence.
  • The subject of the sentence performs the action in the active voice.
  • The active voice is used when the subject is doing the action.
  • The teacher asked the students to write the sentence in the active voice.
  • The sentence "The chef cooked the meal" is an example of the active voice.

Synonyms

  • Active Voice

Hypernyms

  • Voice

Meaning 2

Chemical agent capable of activity.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The enzyme was an active that catalyzed the breakdown of proteins.
  • The pharmaceutical company developed a new active that showed great promise in treating the disease.
  • The researchers isolated the active from the plant extract and tested its efficacy.
  • The active in the pesticide was responsible for its effectiveness against pests.
  • The company's new product contained a unique active that provided long-lasting protection against the elements.

Synonyms

  • Active Agent

Hypernyms

  • Chemical Agent

Related Words

  • Active (adjective)

Meaning 3

A person who is a participating member of an organization; "the club issues a list of members, both the actives and the retirees".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The sorority had a large number of actives who were involved in various community service projects throughout the year.
  • As a lifelong member of the organization, she began as an active and eventually became a respected alumni.
  • The actives outnumbered the alumni at the annual dinner, reflecting the organization's continued growth.
  • Actives are required to attend regular meetings and participate in at least two events per semester.
  • Senior members often mentor junior actives to help them navigate the organization's rules and expectations.

Hypernyms

  • Somebody
  • Soul
  • Individual
  • Someone
  • Mortal

Related Words

  • Active (adjective)
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