Meaning of the word "passive voice" in English
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passive voice
US /ˈpæs.ɪv ˌvɔɪs/
UK /ˈpæs.ɪv ˌvɔɪs/
Noun
1.
a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence receives the action of the verb, rather than performing it
Example:
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The ball was thrown by the boy is an example of the passive voice.
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Many academic papers use the passive voice to maintain objectivity.
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