active voice

noun

Meaning

A grammatical construction where the subject of a sentence performs the action expressed by the verb.

Examples

Using the active voice makes your writing more direct and engaging.
The teacher encouraged the students to rewrite their essays using the active voice.

Synonyms: direct style, active construction

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active voice

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæktɪv vɔɪs/

Definition

A grammatical construction where the subject of a sentence performs the action expressed by the verb.

Examples

Using the active voice makes your writing more direct and engaging.
The teacher encouraged the students to rewrite their essays using the active voice.

Synonyms of active voice

Words with a similar meaning to active voice:

Antonyms of active voice

Words with the opposite meaning to active voice:

passive voice

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