Happening and Inactive

Happening

Happening adjective - Marked by much life, movement, or activity.
Usage example: the downtown theater district is a happening place this autumn

Inactive is an antonym for happening.

Nearby Words: happen, happened

Inactive

Inactive adjective - Slow to move or act.

Happening is an antonym for inactive.

Nearby Words: inactivity, inaction, inactively

Both words in one sentence

  • History Repeats / The Stations of the Canon: We have, despite the canon reasons for them happening being gone, Voldemort becoming inactive in the Wizarding World for a time before returning and Riddle’s diary possessing someone to attack as the Heir of Slytherin.
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