n. 25B6; adjective
despite her illness she remained active : ENERGETIC, lively, sprightly, spry, mobile, vigorous, vital, dynamic, sporty; busy, occupied; informal on the go, full of beans.
an active member of the union : HARD-WORKING, busy, industrious, diligent, tireless, contributing, effective, enterprising, involved, enthusiastic, keen, committed, devoted, zealous.
the watermill was active until 1960 : OPERATIVE, working, functioning, functional, operating, operational, in action, in operation; live; informal up and running.
listless, passive.