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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈæktɪv/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈæktɪv/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ak′tiv)

Collocations for "active"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "active" in context.

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active

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. has (such) an active [mind, imagination]
  2. [have, lead] an active lifestyle
  3. has a very active [mind, imagination]
  4. [would like, need] to be more active
  5. [stay, keep, remain, be] active
  6. is [sexually, physically] active
  7. active [sports, disciplines]
  8. active [support from, interest in]
  9. is active [on campus, in the US]
  10. are active in the (local) community
  11. is currently (serving) on active duty
  12. is an active [member, student]
  13. need your active participation (to)
  14. am most active [during the day, at night]
  15. is [extremely, particularly, very] active
  16. the [market, volcano] is extremely active
  17. will become active [with, when]
  18. is an active [topic, thread, forum]
  19. a list of active ingredients
  20. an active [gene, trait]
  21. grammar: active [and, or] passive voice
'active' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

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