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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; "`The ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice"; "`The ball was thrown' is an abbreviated passive".

Classification

Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.

Examples

  • The sentence "The play was written by Shakespeare" is an example of the passive voice in English grammar.
  • The passive is often used in scientific writing to emphasize the action rather than the person performing it.
  • The teacher explained the difference between the active and passive voice to her students.
  • The passive is commonly used in news headlines to focus on the event rather than the person responsible.
  • The use of the passive can make sentences seem less direct or less forceful than their active counterparts.

Synonyms

  • Passive Voice

Hypernyms

  • Voice

Related Words

  • Passive (adjective)
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