Passive
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#Something that is not [[active]], but rather is acted upon. | #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. | #{{slang}} Remaining [[neutral]] or [[submissive]] during an event. | ||
#: ''He remained '''passive''' during the [[protest]].'' | #: ''He remained '''passive''' during the [[protest]].'' | ||
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- Something that is not active, but rather is acted upon.
- Template:Slang Remaining neutral or submissive during an event.
- He remained passive during the protest.
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