Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Passives.
Passives - 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)
active11Passives - 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 voicePassives - as an adjective satellite
Peacefully resistant in response to injustice
Example: "Passive resistance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
peaceful15Example Sentences
"Learners often struggle with the correct usage of passives in English."
"The teacher explained the concept of passives to the students."
"The article discusses the benefits and drawbacks of using passives in academic writing."
"His speech was filled with unnecessary passives that confused the audience."
"The use of passives can sometimes lead to a lack of clarity in writing."
Word Game Points
Is PASSIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, passives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PASSIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PASSIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, passives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPASSIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PASSIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, passives is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPASSIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
