Passive - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈpæsɪv|
Brit.
|ˈpæsɪv|
noun
- the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb
'The ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice
'The ball was thrown' is an abbreviated passive
'The ball was thrown' is an abbreviated passive
adjective
Extra examples
“Hits” in “She hits the ball” is active, while “hit” in “The ball was hit” is passive.
In “He was hit by the ball,” “hit” is a passive verb.
His mind became merely passive.
Kathy seems to take a very passive role in the relationship.
He listened passively as his sentence was read out.
'The ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice
'The ball was thrown' is an abbreviated passive
That verb is commonly used in passive constructions.
...the nucleus of the movement's methodology has always been passive resistance...
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