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   passive

   /ˈpasɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance: "the women were portrayed as passive victims" Similar submissiveacquiescentunresistingyieldingunassertivenon-resistantcompliantcomplaisantpliantresignedobedientdociletractablemalleablepliablemeeksubdueddeferentialforbearinglong-sufferingpatientlamblikenon-violentsupinenon-aggressivearchaic:resistlessOpposite activeassertive
   • 2. denoting a voice of verbs in which the subject undergoes the action of the verb (e.g. they were killed as opposed to the active form he killed them).
   • 3. (of a circuit or device) containing no source of electromotive force: "a passive optical network is to be installed in 2000 homes"
   • ▪ (of radar or a satellite) receiving or reflecting radiation from a transmitter or target rather than generating its own signal: "passive sensors detect the emissions from enemy radar"
   • ▪ (of a heating system) making use of incident sunlight as an energy source: "bananas can be grown at the highest altitude using passive solar heating alone"
   • 4. (of a metal) made unreactive by a thin inert surface layer of oxide.

   noun

   • 1. a passive form of a verb.
   • ▪ the passive voice.

   Word Origin late Middle English(in passive (sense 2 of the adjective), also in the sense ‘(exposed to) suffering, acted on by an external agency’): from Latin passivus, from pass- ‘suffered’, from the verb pati.

   Derivatives

   • 1. passiveness noun

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2. mangolanguages.com › resources › learnThe English passive voice: What is it, how to form it, and when...

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   1 day ago · In English, the passive voice is a way to form a sentence so that the subject undergoes or receives the action of the verb. This makes passive sentences different from regular active voice sentences where the subject does the action and the object undergoes the action.

3. learnlaughspeak.com › passive-voice-explained-with-examplesHow to Learn the Passive Voice in English

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   Sep 14, 2024 · The passive voice is a form of grammar that allows the speaker to receive the action rather than perform the action. In other words, the subject of the sentence becomes the recipient of the verb’s action. For example, “I am being chased by a dog” is in the passive voice.

4. polseguera.org › advanced_english_grammar › passive_sentencesPassive sentences - English Grammar Step by Step - Advanced...

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   Sep 8, 2024 · English Grammar Step by Step. UNIT 25. PASSIVE SENTENCES 1. In order to form a passive 2 sentence, we must bear in mind the following: —The direct object of the active becomes the subject of the passive. —Then, we add the verb be + the past participle of the active verb.

5. www.fluentu.com › blog › englishHow to Use the English Passive Voice - FluentU

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Check out this guide to find out what the passive voice is in English, when to use it, and how it compares to the active voice. These tips will help you build your confidence in using the English passive voice.

6. www.hiresuccess.com › help › passive-vs-aggressive-personalityPassive vs. Aggressive Personality Traits - Hire Success

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   Sep 5, 2024 · A passive person seeks to avoid confrontation. The passive personality trait can play out in many different ways, depending on the person's overall personality type. Passive people may come across as easygoing, nonchalant, or shy. What are the characteristics of a passive person? Signs that an employee has the passive personality trait include:

7. www.geeksforgeeks.org › difference-between-active-transducerDifference Between Active Transducer and Passive Transducer

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   Sep 25, 2024 · Passive transducers are electrical devices that receive a signal and then donate an equivalent level of signal in response to the stimulus received. In contrast to an active transducer, a passive one has no power source of its own and needs to take power from some other source.

8. 7esl.com › passiveHow to Use the Passive Voice Properly - 7ESL

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   Sep 6, 2024 · In this reference, you will find clear explanations of what the passive voice is. You will also learn the key differences between active and passive voice. Practical advice on when to use or avoid the passive voice is provided, along with common examples and rules.