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ACTIVE VOICE

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Active Voice.

Active Voice - as a noun

The voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb

Example: "`the boy threw the ball' uses the active voice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
active11
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
passive voice

Example Sentences

"The active voice sentence is easy to understand."
"Using active voice in your writing makes it more engaging."
"I prefer using active voice rather than passive voice."
"The teacher explained the concept using active voice examples."
"He always writes in active voice to give his writing more impact."
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