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Sentence - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought, typically containing a subject and a verb. It begins with a capital letter and ends with punctuation.

sentence

/ˈsɛntəns/ /ˈsɛntəns/

Definition:

A group of words expressing a complete thought, typically containing a subject and predicate.

Synonyms:

Phrase, statement, clause

Part of Speech:

Noun, verb

Antonyms:

Fragment, phrase (if considering incomplete vs. complete)

Common Collocations:

Complete sentence, life sentence, sentence structure, pronounce sentence

Derivatives:

Sentencing, sentenced

Usage Tips:

Ensure a sentence has a subject and verb to form a complete thought.

Common Phrases:

Run-on sentence, suspended sentence, death sentence

Etymology:

From Latin 'sententia' meaning "opinion" or "judgment," later evolving to mean "grammatical statement."

Examples:

  • 1. She wrote a clear sentence on the board.
  • 2. The judge will sentence the criminal tomorrow.
  • 3. This sentence is too long and confusing.
  • 4. Can you shorten this sentence for me?

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