Synonyms for Active (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (chemical agent capable of activity):
active agent
WordNet sense 2 (the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb):
active voice
WordNet sense 3 (engaged in or ready for military or naval operations):
fighting, combat-ready
WordNet sense 4 (of or intended for or involved in military operations):
operational
WordNet sense 5 (taking part in an activity):
participating
WordNet sense 6 (connected by participation or association or use):
involved
WordNet sense 7 (having existence or being or actuality):
existent, existing
WordNet sense 8 (expressing action rather than a state of being; used of verbs (e.g. `to run') and participial adjectives (e.g. `running' in `running water')):
dynamic
WordNet sense 9 (capable of erupting):
alive
WordNet sense 10 (advancing in severity):
progressive
WordNet sense 11 (in full operation):
going
WordNet sense 12 (crowded with or characterized by much activity):
busy
WordNet sense 13 (full of energetic and noisy activity):
bustling
WordNet sense 14 (very active):
brisk
WordNet sense 15 (characterized by energetic activity):
lively
WordNet sense 16 (moving quickly and lightly):
agile, nimble, quick, spry
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