A pot of cold water is heated over a fire.
Fire heats the water — the side producing the effect: action.
The water gradually becomes hot — the side undergoing the effect: passion.
Both descriptions concern one process from different sides. By contrast, “the water is hot” can merely report the existing quality of heat, without indicating a progressive change.
Distinguish heating, being heated, and possessing heat.
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A pot of cold water is heated over a fire.
Fire heats the water — the side producing the effect: action.
The water gradually becomes hot — the side undergoing the effect: passion.
Both descriptions concern one process from different sides. By contrast, “the water is hot” can merely report the existing quality of heat, without indicating a progressive change.
Distinguish heating, being heated, and possessing heat.