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Term: Passive Reading

Description:

Passive reading refers to the act of reading without active engagement or critical thinking. It involves simply absorbing the information without questioning, analyzing, or participating in the text.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: Passive Reading

Passive reading as a noun can refer to the practice of reading without active involvement. It may involve reading for entertainment, relaxation, or skimming through text without deep comprehension.

Example Sentence: She spent her evenings doing passive reading to unwind after a long day at work.

2. Verb: Passive Read

Passive read as a verb describes the action of engaging in passive reading.

Example Sentence: I often passive read articles on the internet, but I rarely remember the details.

3. Adjective: Passive Reader

A passive reader is someone who engages in passive reading, lacking active interaction or critical thinking while reading.

Example Sentence: Being a passive reader, he usually prefers light novels or magazines over thought-provoking literature.

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