passive definition passive meaning and passive synonyms
noun
| Meaning 1 | 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 |
| Synonym | passive voice |
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| Usage | 'The ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice 'The ball was thrown' is an abbreviated passive |
passive definition passive meaning and passive synonyms
adjective
| Meaning 1 | lacking in energy or will |
| Synonym | inactive |
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| Usage | Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself |
passive definition passive meaning and passive synonyms
adjective
| Meaning 2 | peacefully resistant in response to injustice |
| Synonym | peaceful |
| Antonym | |
| Usage | passive resistance |
passive definition passive meaning and passive synonyms
adjective
| Meaning 3 | expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb |
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| Usage | academics seem to favor passive sentences |
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