Synonyms for

Clause

Verb / klɔ:z / Another word for clause — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of words that contains a subject and a predicate, and forms part of a sentence or a larger grammatical structure.

Synonyms & similar words

article phrase sentence statement proposition section subsection paragraph article segment passage line verse portion piece part division chapter verselet turn

Synonyms by register

Formal

provision stipulation article section

Informal

part bit piece segment

Literary

canto stanza

Antonyms

whole entirety unity indivisible unbroken complete

Common collocations

  • main clause
  • subordinate clause
  • dependent clause
  • independent clause
  • legal clause
  • contract clause
  • closing clause
  • opening clause

Word family

noun clause
verb clause

Usage note

A clause is typically a grammatical unit containing a subject and a predicate. In legal or contractual contexts, it refers to a specific provision or stipulation.

Example sentences

  1. This clause is too long and needs to be broken up into smaller parts.
  2. The dependent clause could not stand on its own as a sentence.
  3. The clause that begins with 'unless' is a conditional statement.

Quotes

  • A clause is a group of words that does not say the whole thing.
  • A clause is a grammatical unit that typically consists of a subject and a predicate.
  • In grammar, a clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate.

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