Meaning of ACTIVE VOICE
Pronunciation: | | 'aktiv voys
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[n] the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb; "`The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice" |
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| Synonyms: | | active |
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| Antonyms: | | passive, passive voice | |
| See Also: | | voice | |
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