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proactive vs reactive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| proactiveadjective/ˌproʊˈæk.tɪv/ | Meaning taking action early to make things happen, instead of waiting for problems to come | Goes with — | Example Our manager likes people who are proactive and look for problems before they get serious. |
| reactiveadjective/riˈæk.tɪv/ | Meaning responding to events after they happen instead of acting first; or easily causing a chemical reaction | Goes with highly reactive | Example Sodium is highly reactive and must be stored under oil. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Potassium is a very metal.