sentence

Meanings

• Noun

  A series of words that forms a complete thought or expresses a complete idea.

  - "The sun sets in the west."
  - "Please pass the salt."
  - "I love reading books."

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Pronunciation

1. [ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]
   
   
   
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Synonyms

conviction , verdict

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Variants

List of all variants of sentence that leads to same result
sentence , sentences , sentenced , sentencing , sentence fragment , sentence fragments , sentence accent , sentence stress , sentence stresses , sentence adverb , death sentence , loose sentence , loose sentences , open sentence , open sentences , periodic sentence , periodic sentences , run-on sentence , run-on sentences

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Etymology

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From Old French 'sentence' meaning 'judgment' or 'opinion'. In English, it came to mean 'a series of words that forms a complete thought' around the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The longest sentence in the English language contains 8,756 words.

2. The shortest sentence in the English language is 'Go.'

3. The average length of a sentence in English is around 20 words.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clause: A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate. A sentence can consist of one or more clauses.

2. Phrase: A phrase is a group of words that functions as a single unit. A phrase does not contain a subject and a predicate, but it can be part of a sentence.

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Culture

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The word 'sentence' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in legal contexts and in writing. In literature, a 'sentence' can refer to a complete thought or idea expressed in a single sentence.

How to Memorize "sentence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of words coming together to form a complete thought.
   - Visualize the subject and predicate of a sentence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sentence with a memorable image or situation.
   - Create a mental image of the sentence in action.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'SOAP' to help remember the parts of a sentence: Subject, Object, Action, Predicate.

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