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sentences

/ˈsɛntənsɪz/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A series of words that forms a complete thought or conveys a message.

  • Noun

    A set of instructions to be carried out by a computer or a program.


Synonyms

conviction , verdict
Variants
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sentence , sentences , sentenced , sentencing , loose sentence , loose sentences , open sentence , open sentences , periodic sentence , periodic sentences , run-on sentence , run-on sentences , sub-sentence , sub-sentences , subsentence , subsentences , topic sentence , topic sentences
Etymology
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The word 'sentence' originated from the Old French word 'sentence' which means 'judgment'. In English, it started to be used around the 14th century.


Trivia
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  1. The longest sentence in the English language, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, has 80,719 letters.

  2. The shortest sentence in the English language is 'I am.'

  3. Sentences can be written in the active or passive voice.


Related Concepts
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  1. Clause: A clause is a group of words that forms a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. However, it is often a part of a larger sentence.

  2. Phrase: A phrase is a group of words that forms a meaningful unit but does not convey a complete thought.


Culture
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Sentences have been used extensively in literature, particularly in fiction and non-fiction writing. They form the building blocks of a story, conveying information and advancing the plot.

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