What does ACTIVE mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈæktɪv/
- Letters
- 6
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Words With Friends score
- 13
- How common
- Common
Meaning
adjective
- tending to become more severe or wider in scope“active tuberculosis”
- engaged in or ready for military or naval operations“on active duty”
- disposed to take action or effectuate change“a director who takes an active interest in corporate operations”
- taking part in an activity“an active member of the club”
- characterized by energetic activity“an active toddler”
- exerting influence or producing a change or effect“an active ingredient”
- full of activity or engaged in continuous activity“an active seaport”
- in operation“keep hope alive”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
actives12
Anagrams of ACTIVE
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside ACTIVE
38 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is ACTIVE a valid word in word games?
ACTIVE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is ACTIVE worth?
ACTIVE is worth 11 points with Scrabble letter values and 13 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from ACTIVE?
38 other words, including IT, AT, ACT and EAT.