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passive noun
Meaning : 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.
Example :
`The ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice.
`The ball was thrown' is an abbreviated passive.
Synonyms : passive voice
The voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb.
`The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice.active, active voice
passive adjective
Meaning : Lacking in energy or will.
Example :
Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself.
Synonyms : inactive
Disposed to take action or effectuate change.
A director who takes an active interest in corporate operations.An active antagonism.
He was active in drawing attention to their grievances.
active
Meaning : Peacefully resistant in response to injustice.
Example :
Passive resistance.
Synonyms : peaceful
Meaning : Expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb.
Example :
Academics seem to favor passive sentences.
Expressing that the subject of the sentence has the semantic function of actor:.
Hemingway favors active constructions.active
