NOUN | communication | independent clause, main clause | a clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence |
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Meaning | A clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence. | |
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Synonym | main clause | |
Part of | complex sentence | A sentence composed of at least one main clause and one subordinate clause |
Broader | clause | (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence |
Spanish | oración afirmativa |
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