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Meaning of active

physically or mentally engaged

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British English/ˈæktɪv/
American English/ˈæktɪv/
Russian transcription[ɐkˈtʲivnɨj]
active
active - активный
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active with Russian translation

active usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Наши соседи — активные волонтеры в общественном центре.

Our neighbours are active volunteers at the community centre.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Чтобы оставаться здоровым, старайтесь быть активным каждый день.

To stay healthy, try to be active every day.

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active belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

activeактивный
kindдобрый
smartумный
quietтихий
boringскучный
lazyленивый
angryзлой

active synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between active / energetic / lively / dynamic / vigorous / engaged

🇬🇧English
active

the base word meaning energetic, taking part in actions or events

A2Very Often

She is an active member of the club.

Она активный член клуба.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes physical or mental energy and vigor

A2Often

He is energetic and runs every morning.

Он энергичный и бегает каждое утро.

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🇬🇧English
lively

stresses vivacity, cheerfulness and spirited behaviour

A2Often

They had a lively discussion at dinner.

У них был оживлённый разговор за ужином.

🇬🇧English

highlights change, force or effective movement; often used about systems or people with drive

A2Often

She is a dynamic leader who inspires others.

Она динамичный лидер, который вдохновляет других.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes force, intensity or physical robustness

A2Rarely

He takes a vigorous walk every day.

Он делает энергичную (интенсивную) прогулку каждый день.

🇬🇧English

focuses on being involved and attentive to a task or person

A2Often

The students are engaged in the lesson.

Студенты вовлечены в урок.

🇬🇧English

stresses taking initiative and acting ahead to prevent problems

A2Often

Try to be proactive about planning your work.

Старайтесь быть проактивным в планировании своей работы.

🇬🇧English

highlights participation or close connection with an activity or person

A2Often

She is very involved in the community.

Она очень вовлечена в жизнь сообщества.

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How to pronounce active and what this word means

active translation: активный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce active

/ˈæktɪv/

active translation

активный

active examples

Our neighbours are active volunteers at the community centre.

active transcription

/ˈæktɪv/, /ˈæktɪv/

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active meaning: what does it mean?

physically or mentally engaged

active pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

active is pronounced as /ˈæktɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

active definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Our neighbours are active volunteers at the community centre. Translation: Наши соседи — активные волонтеры в общественном центре.

Is active part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

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