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passive voice

The correct spelling is passive voice.

How to pronounce passive voice

noun

Say it like: Pas-siv-e v-oys-e

The correct spelling is passive voice. (grammar) The form of a transitive verb in which its subject receives the action. For example: "Many languages, including English, use auxiliary verbs in constructing the passive voice."

Usage Examples

Many languages, including English, use auxiliary verbs in constructing the passive voice.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(grammar) The form of a transitive verb in which its subject receives the action.

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