Definitions and Examples of current, valid, active
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Belonging to the present time; happening or existing now.
Example
Please make sure that your contact information is current so we can reach you if needed.
Legally or officially acceptable; sound; effective.
Example
Your passport must be valid for at least six months to enter this country.
In a state of action; in operation; functioning.
Example
The company has many active projects that require our attention.
Key Differences: current vs valid vs active
- 1Current refers to something that is happening or existing now.
- 2Valid refers to something that is legally or officially acceptable.
- 3Active refers to something that is in a state of action or functioning.
Effective Usage of current, valid, active
- 1Legal Documents: Use valid to describe documents that are legally acceptable.
- 2Membership/Subscriptions: Use current to describe memberships or subscriptions that are currently active.
- 3Processes/Systems: Use active to describe processes or systems that are currently in operation.
Remember this!
The antonyms of forfalt have distinct meanings. Current refers to something that is happening now, valid refers to something that is legally acceptable, and active refers to something that is in operation. Use these words in different contexts such as legal documents, memberships/subscriptions, and processes/systems.