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active voice

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The form in which the subject of a verb carries out some action.
    uncountable, usually
  2. A form in a particular language used to express the active voice.
    countable, usually

Equivalents

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Examples

“"The ball was kicked by Fred." would, in active voice, be "Fred kicked the ball."”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

active volcano Actively Activeness activewear Activex activin

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