Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

active duty

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.51 in modern English

Syllables: ac-tive -du-ty
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A state in which person in the military performs military duties on a full-time basis, as opposed to reserve, where one only occasionally performs military duties.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Sandie, the naval officer, left work because she had been called to active duty."

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

active-duty

Frequently Paired Words

reserve

Questions

What does active duty mean?: A state in which person in the military performs military duties on a full-time basis, as opposed to reserve, where one only occasionally performs military duties.

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