active_voice | ||
1. | [ noun ] (grammar,linguistics) the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb | |
Synonyms: | active | |
Examples: | "`The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice" |
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Related terms: | passive_voice voice | |
Similar spelling: |
activistic active_placebo active_site active_agent active_citizen activewear activeness acid_value active_trust active_birth |