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What is the difference, if any, between pro-active and active?

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  • Sandy
    Lv 7
    5 years ago
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    pro active is doing something before something happens to prevent it or at least lessen the damage when it does. Active is what you do after the fact.

  • Gert
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Active means that you 'do'. Proactive means you do before it's required of you.

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