How do you pronounce passive?

passive is pronounced as /ˈpæsɪv/.

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passive

🧘passive

adjective

/ˈpæsɪv/

passionate passport

Meaning

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

Example Sentences

Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.

Example Expressions

passive voice

Synonyms

inactive, submissive, unresponsive, compliant, receptive

Antonyms

active, assertive, dynamic

Collocations

passive income, passive resistance, passive investor, passive role, passive voice

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