passive
/ˈpæs.ɪv/
passive
📚 Meanings
- 1.
being acted upon but not acting or reacting spontaneously.
"'passive observer' refers to someone who only watches without participating directly."
- 1.
grammar: the passive voice.
"'The ball was kicked' uses the passive voice."
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He remained passive during the argument.
He remained passive during the argument.
Don't be so passive; speak up for yourself sometimes.
Don't be so passive; speak up for yourself sometimes.
The company's passive approach to innovation worried investors.
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How do you pronounce passive?
passive is pronounced [/ˈpæs.ɪv/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does passive mean?
passive means "passive". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is passive?
passive is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with passive?
Example: "He remained passive during the argument." — used to mean "passive".
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