Adjective

(en adjective)

Such as one may avail one’s self of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

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We have an available candidate.

Readily obtainable.

The list shows the available products in the store.

(legal) Valid.

This is an available plea.

(archaic) Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy to achieve the purpose; availing, effective.

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Not in a romantic relationship; single.

I asked her if she was available but she said she had a boyfriend.

Adjective

(en adjective)

Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.

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Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.

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In action; actually proceeding; working; in force; — opposed to quiescent, dormant, or extinct.

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# Being an active volcano.

Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy; — opposed to dull, sluggish, indolent, or inert.

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Requiring or implying action or exertion;—opposed to sedentary or to tranquil.

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Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative; — opposed to speculative or theoretical.

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Brisk; lively.

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Implying or producing rapid action.

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About verbs.

#Applied to a form of the verb; — opposed to passive. See active voice.

#Applied to verbs which assert that the subject acts upon or affects something else; transitive.

#Applied to all verbs that express action as distinct from mere existence or state.

(lb) (of a homosexual man) enjoying a role in anal sex in which he penetrates, rather than being penetrated by his partner.