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Sentences

Noun / ˈsentʌnsʌz / / ˈsentʌnsɪz / Another word for sentences — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consisting of a main clause and sometimes one or more subordinate clauses.

Synonyms & similar words

conviction doom acquittal time condemn condemnation sentence phrases statements utterances declarations remarks expressions pronouncements assertions comments announcements proclamations pronunciamentos speeches discourses homilies sermons lectures addresses talks orations

Synonyms by register

Formal

declarations statements proclamations assertions

Informal

lines remarks sayings utterances

Literary

verbiage discourse oration

Antonyms

phrases fragments clauses utterances exclamations questions

Common collocations

  • write sentences
  • construct sentences
  • long sentences
  • short sentences
  • complete sentences
  • grammatical sentences
  • understand sentences

Word family

noun sentence
verb sentence
adjective sentential

Usage note

While 'sentence' can refer to a grammatical unit, it also refers to the punishment given by a court. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

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Example sentences

  1. I need to write five sentences for my homework.
  2. He spoke in complete sentences.
  3. The essay had a lot of long sentences.
  4. Can you make a sentence with the word 'umbrella'?
  5. She read the sentence out loud to the class.

Quotes

  • A sentence is the largest independent unit of meaning in language. - Andrew Radford
  • A sentence is made up of words, and each word carries a meaning, some of which are of great depth. - John McWhorter
  • A sentence is not just a grammatical unit, but also a unit of thought. - Geoffrey Leech

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