passive voice

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A grammatical voice : The passive voice is a construction where the grammatical subject of a sentence is the recipient or target of the action expressed by the verb, rather than the performer. It emphasizes the action or the object affected by the action. Usage The passive voice is formed using a form of the verb "to be" (e.g., , , , ) followed by the past participle of the ma...