Passive
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| + | #Something that is not [[active]], but rather is acted upon. | ||
| + | #{{grammar}} When the [[subject]] of a [[sentence]] has an [[action]] done to them. | ||
| + | #: ''The '''passive''' form of “A meteorite hit the earth” is “The earth ''was hit'' by a meteorite.”'' | ||
| + | #{{slang}} Remaining [[neutral]] or [[submissive]] during an event. | ||
| + | #: ''He remained '''passive''' during the [[protest]].'' | ||
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- Something that is not active, but rather is acted upon.
- Template:Grammar When the subject of a sentence has an action done to them.
- The passive form of “A meteorite hit the earth” is “The earth was hit by a meteorite.”
- Template:Slang Remaining neutral or submissive during an event.
- He remained passive during the protest.
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