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Vocabulary Entry
passive
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Not active or not participating in something.
Example Sentences
"She took a passive role in the project, allowing others to take the lead."
"His passive demeanor made it hard for him to express his opinions."
"The passive approach to conflict resolution often leads to unresolved issues."
N
noun
A grammatical form expressing that the subject of the verb is acted upon.
Example Sentences
"The passive in English allows for a focus on the action rather than the actor."
"In the sentence 'The cake was eaten by the children', 'was eaten' is in the passive voice."
"Understanding passive constructions can improve your writing skills."