Passive Definition
passive
adjective
- lacking in energy or will; "Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself"- George Meredith
- peacefully resistant in response to injustice; "passive resistance"
- expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb; "academics seem to favor passive sentences"
noun
- the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb; "`The ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice"; "`The ball was thrown' is an abbreviated passive"
"Passive" in song lyrics
See how passive is used in real songs:
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"You claim you're battle emcees when you're just passive"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled, C-Rayz Walz, Dutch Massive, Louis Logic, Majik Most — The Hook -
"Frontin like you're bad when half you boys passive"
Apathy — The Lesson Freestyle -
"Frontin' like your bad when half your boys passive"
Apathy — The Lesson - Freestyle
Words that rhyme with passive
Usage tips for "passive"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "passive" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for passive to find words that pair well.