active form
AmE: ˈæktɪv ˌfɔːɹm
Definition

Definition of active form - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
biologyTECH.specific state of a substance that actually produces a biological effectTECH.
  • The liver converts the vitamin into its active form in the body.
2.
linguisticsTECH.grammatical pattern where the subject does the action of the verbTECH.
  • In the sentence "The dog chased the cat," the verb is in active form.
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Expressions with active

be activev.
maintain a lifestyle with regular movement
Doctors recommend to be active for better health.
take an active partv.
join in something with energy and effort
She always takes an active part in class discussions.
on active dutyadj.
currently serving in a military or official job
He is an on active duty soldier.
on active serviceadv.
serving in the military during a war or conflict
He was killed on active service in 1943.
active citizenn.
individual engaged in social or political causes
Active citizens advocate for environmental protection.
active dutyn.
period of full-time service in the military
She has been on active duty for two years..

Expressions with form

bad formn.
behavior against social expectations, inappropriate or rude
Talking loudly in the library is bad form.
good formn.
correct technique or style in sports or arts
Her coach praised her good form during the swimming competition..
on formadj.
performing well or at one's best
The team is on form and winning every match.
poor formn.
inappropriate behavior or actions in a social context
Interrupting someone while they speak is poor form.
in good formadj.
in good physical condition or health
After months of training, she is in good form for the marathon.
in any way, shape, or formprep.
used to deny something exists or happens in any manner or method
He is not involved in any way, shape, or form in the scandal.
in no way, shape, or formadv.
not at all, in any manner, shape, or condition
He is in no way, shape, or form responsible for the mistake!
in top formadj.
in excellent health or condition
She felt in top form after a good night's sleep.
on top formadj.
performing at the highest level possible
The athlete was on top form during the championship.
return to formn.
comeback to previous success or quality
The team's return to form surprised everyone this season.

Terms related to active form

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Terms with active form included in their meaning

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drug substancen.
medical
active ingredient material of a medicine before final form or packaging
deponentadj.
linguistics
describes verbs passive in form but active in meaning
deponent verbn.
linguistics
verb with passive form but active meaning

Examples of active form in a sentence

  • Researchers measured the concentration of the hormone’s active form in the blood.
  • Students rewrote passive sentences into active form for the exercise.
  • Use the active form to make your writing clearer and more engaging.

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  1. French:forme active, voix active, ...
  2. German:aktive Form, Aktivform, ...
  3. Italian:forma attiva, voce attiva, ...
  4. Spanish:forma activa, voz activa, ...
  5. Portuguese:forma ativa, voz ativa, ...
  6. Chinese:活性形式, 主动态, ...
  7. Japanese:活性型, 能動態, ...
  8. Arabic:شَكْل فَعَّال, الصِّيغة الفاعِلة, ...
  9. Hebrew:צוּרָה פְּעִילָה, גוּף פָּעִיל, ...
  10. Russian:активная форма, действительный залог, ...
  11. Ukrainian:активна форма, активна форма дієслова, ...
  12. Hindi:सक्रिय रूप, कर्तृवाच्य रूप, ...
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