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.
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?