active voice — a grammatical voice where the subject performs the action expressed by the verb
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a grammatical voice where the subject performs the action expressed by the verb
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæktɪv vɔɪs/
Example Sentences
- My cat destroyed the sofa in active voice, not 'The sofa was destroyed by my cat.'
- Teachers always tell students to write in active voice for clearer communication.
- The zombie ate brains (active voice) sounds scarier than 'Brains were eaten by the zombie.'
active voice
NOUN[/ˈæktɪv vɔɪs/]
a grammatical voice where the subject performs the action expressed by the verb
A active voice student writes confidently at desk with focused determination
Active voice is the choice of the protagonist — only those who make the dynamic decision to voice their action can transform their world
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'activus' meaning 'doing' or 'acting', derived from 'agere' meaning 'to do' or 'to act'. Combined with 'vox' meaning 'voice', a grammatical term adopted into English in the 17th century.
Breakdown
active (from Latin agere, to act) + voice (from Latin vox, sound/voice) = active voice (the voice in which the subject performs the action)
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📝Examples
“My cat destroyed the sofa in active voice, not 'The sofa was destroyed by my cat.'”
“Teachers always tell students to write in active voice for clearer communication.”
“The zombie ate brains (active voice) sounds scarier than 'Brains were eaten by the zombie.'”
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