active against

Frequency: 5.530.7 per million words

effective in fighting or opposing something, such as a disease or an enemy

activeADJECTIVE + PREPOSITION

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against

Examples (10)

  • This new antibiotic is highly active against drug-resistant bacteria.
  • Researchers are developing a vaccine that is active against multiple strains of the virus.
  • The pesticide proved to be active against a wide range of crop pests.
  • Our immune system produces cells that are naturally active against pathogens.
  • The cleaning solution contains an agent that is active against mold and mildew.
  • Scientists are testing whether this compound is active against cancer cells.
  • The herbal remedy was found to be active against inflammation.
  • They needed a security measure that would be active against cyber threats.
  • Is this particular treatment active against all types of fungal infections?
  • The organization has been active against social injustice for decades.