Pronunciation: /ˈpæsɪv/
noun a verb form that indicates that the subject of the sentence is the recipient of the action rather than the doer
A1 I prefer being passive in group discussions.
A2 The passive of 'eat' is 'eaten'.
B1 The passive voice is often used in scientific writing.
B2 The passive can be confusing for some English language learners.
C1 The passive is commonly used in formal writing.
C2 Understanding the passive is essential for advanced English speakers.
adjective describing someone or something that is not active or does not take action