active
/ˈæk.tɪv/ noun C2- A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting.
- Any component that is not passive. See Passivity (engineering).
Plural actives
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It is not to be wondered at, for time hangs heavily in this lonely spot to an active man like him, and she is a very fascinating and beautiful woman.
La Jeune Amélie had a very active crew, very obedient to their captain, who lost as little time as possible.
Watson had taken a step forward when the bedroom door opened, and the long, thin form of Holmes emerged, his face pale and drawn, but his step and bearing as active as ever.
As for you, who are young and active, delay not on my account, but fly—go—I give you back your promise.”
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