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passive

Pronunciación: [ˈpæsɪv]

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Contexto: «grammar»

(adjective) describes a type of sentence where the subject receives the action instead of doing it. In passive sentences, the focus is more on the action itself rather than who performed it.

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The cake was baked by my mom.

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My mom did not bake the cake; it was made by a bakery.

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Was the cake baked by my mom or someone else?

Contexto: «behavior»

(adjective) refers to someone who does not take action or is not very involved, instead letting things happen to them. This is like when a person waits for things to happen rather than trying to change them.

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She took a passive approach to the project, allowing others to lead.

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He was not passive at all; he actively tried to make improvements.

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Do you prefer being passive in group activities, or do you like to take charge?

Contexto: «behavior»

(noun) refers to the quality or state of being inactive or not taking action. It's when someone doesn’t do much or allows others to decide for them.

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His passive made it easy for others to step up.

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Her active participation contradicted his passive.

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Can passive behavior sometimes lead to missed opportunities?

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