Passive voice

/pˈasɪv vˈɔɪs/

/pˈæsɪv vˈɔɪs/

Passive voice

(in grammar) the form of a verb used when the grammatical subject is affected by the action of the verb, rather than performing it

synonyms : passive

Examples

1. The mainstream conversation about, um, this subject uses passive voice all over the place.

2. Passives passive voice.

3. The mainstream conversation about the subject uses passive voice all over the place.

4. English speakers frequently use the passive voice.