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Dileepa Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Meaning of "to being bought"

I found the following sentence on a website. Please someone tell me what is the grammar points with "to being bought" phrase. It seems as though it has a passive meaning. But, I'm sure about it precisely. Therefore, I would really appreciate it if someone could send me a website link to understand the concept clearly. In addition, please let me know what is the name of this grammar part.


Some products don't really lend themselves to being bought online.

  

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This is, indeed, passive. The products exist but it is not common for them to be bought [by anyone] online. People do not buy them online.

  • This is, indeed, passive.
  • The products exist but it is not common for them to be bought [by anyone] online.
  • People do not buy them online.
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This is, indeed, passive.

The products exist but it is not common for them to be bought [by anyone] online. People do not buy them online.

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