Passive meaning and example sentences

Learning Passive in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Passive: Pasif, edilgen

Example sentences

  • Passive solar heating systems use the natural energy of the sun to heat buildings without the need for complex machinery.
  • Passive solar heating systems use the natural energy of the sun to heat buildings without the need for complex machinery. (Pasif güneş ısıtma sistemleri, binaları karmaşık makinelere ihtiyaç duymadan ısıtmak için güneşin doğal enerjisini kullanır.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Passive when the meaning is "Pasif, edilgen".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Passive with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.