Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Passive.
How to pronounce passive:
US
Passive - as an adjective
Lacking in energy or will
Example: "Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inactive13Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
active11Expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb
Example: "Academics seem to favor passive sentences"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
active11Passive - as a noun
The voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb
Example: "`the ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
passive voicePassive - as an adjective satellite
Peacefully resistant in response to injustice
Example: "Passive resistance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
peaceful15Example Sentences
"He has a passive attitude towards work and never takes initiative."
"The passive voice is often used in scientific writing."
"She has a passive income from investments."
"The teacher's passive teaching style did not engage the students."
"He is a passive participant in the discussions and rarely speaks up."
Word Game Points
Is PASSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, passive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PASSIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PASSIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, passive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPASSIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is PASSIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, passive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPASSIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
