Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Active”
Busy doing things; moving around and working; not resting or inactive.
Word Family of Active
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- She is very active and enjoys playing sports. A2
- The volcano has been active for several weeks. A2
- Active participation in community projects strengthens social bonds. B1
Word Form Patterns for Active
-ity
Adds **-ity** to form an abstract noun about a quality or state. Example: active → activity.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: active → actively.
Origin and Word Formation of Active
From Latin 'activus' — capable of action; from 'agere' meaning to do.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Active
Wrong: She is very active on participate in sports.
Correct: She is very active in participating in sports.
Use preposition 'in' with gerund 'participating'; 'on participate' is incorrect syntax.
Wrong: The student is active for joining many clubs.
Correct: The student is active in joining many clubs.
Use 'in' with gerund, not 'for'; proper structure is 'in joining'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Active
What are the word forms of “active”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “active”?
“active” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “active” come from?
From Latin 'activus' — capable of action; from 'agere' meaning to do.