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Sentence

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsentəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsentəns/"]/

Meaning of Sentence

a set of words expressing a statement, a question or an order, usually containing a subject and a verb. In written English sentences begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop/period (.), a question mark (?) or an exclamation mark (!).

In simple words: A group of words that express a complete thought.

Sentence in a sentence

• She wrote a beautiful sentence in her essay.
• Please complete the sentence with your own words.
• In English class, we learned how to structure a sentence.
• The teacher asked us to read the sentence aloud.
• He started the sentence with an interesting phrase.

How to use Sentence

Use 'sentence' when talking about written or spoken language. It's neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in technical or specialized discussions about grammar.

Grammar pattern

subject + verb + object

Memory hint

Think of 'send' and 'tense' — a sentence sends a thought in the correct tense.

Related words

Collocations with Sentence

• long
• short
• complete
• begin
• finish
• complete
• contain something
• have something
• structure
• maximum
• minimum
• average
• hand down
• impose
• pass
• sentence for
• under sentence of death

Synonyms for Sentence

• statement
• clause
• phrase

Opposites of Sentence

• fragment
• phrase
• word

Common mistakes with Sentence

• Using 'sentence' when referring to a single word.
• Confusing 'sentence' with 'phrase', which is not a complete thought.
• Saying 'sentences' when referring to the concept in a general way.

Frequently asked questions about Sentence

What does Sentence mean?

A group of words that express a complete thought.

What is the definition of Sentence?

a set of words expressing a statement, a question or an order, usually containing a subject and a verb. In written English sentences begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop/period (.), a question mark (?) or an exclamation mark (!).

How do you use Sentence in a sentence?

She wrote a beautiful sentence in her essay.

Can you give another example of Sentence?

Please complete the sentence with your own words.

What are synonyms for Sentence?

Common alternatives include statement, clause, phrase.

What is the opposite of Sentence?

Opposite meanings include fragment, phrase, word.

What words go with Sentence?

It commonly pairs with long, short, complete, begin, finish, complete, contain something, have something, structure, maximum, minimum, average, hand down, impose, pass, sentence for, under sentence of death.

What are common mistakes when using Sentence?

Using 'sentence' when referring to a single word. Confusing 'sentence' with 'phrase', which is not a complete thought. Saying 'sentences' when referring to the concept in a general way.

How do you pronounce Sentence?

US: /["/ˈsentəns/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsentəns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sentence?

Use 'sentence' when talking about written or spoken language. It's neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in technical or specialized discussions about grammar.

What CEFR level is Sentence?

"Sentence" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.