Definition of Active voice

1. Noun. The voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb. "`The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice"

Exact synonyms: Active
Generic synonyms: Voice
Antonyms: Passive Voice

Definition of Active voice

1. Noun. (grammar) the form in which the subject of a verb carries out some action ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Active Voice

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active prophylaxis
active psychoanalysis
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active repressor
active site
active splint
active succinate
active sulfate
active transport
active treatment
active trust
active vasoconstriction
active vasodilation
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active voice (current term)
active volcano
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activenesses
actives
activewear
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activist judge
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activist justice

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