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Meaning of ACTIVE VOICE

Pronunciation:  'aktiv voys

 
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 Definition: 
[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"
 
 Synonyms: active
 
 Antonyms: passive, passive voice
 
 See Also: voice

 

 

 

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