passively
/ˈpæsɪvli/adverb
उच्चारण पैसिव्ली
निष्क्रिय रूप से, चुपचाप (बिना विरोध के)
Core word
adverb
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in a way that accepts what happens without trying to change it or react to it
निष्क्रिय रूप से, चुपचाप (बिना विरोध के)
- He sat passively while others made all the decisions.
- We cannot passively accept such injustice.
- The students listened passively and asked no questions.
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- Don't just watch passively; try to join in.
- He passively waited for things to change.
Opposite actively
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(in grammar) in the passive form
कर्मवाच्य में (passive voice में)
- The verb is used passively in this sentence.
- Verbs such as 'was written' are used passively in this paragraph.
- In this sentence, the verb is used passively.
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- Many writers avoid using verbs passively in their essays.
- Try to rewrite this sentence so that it is not used passively.