dependent clause (Meaning)
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dependent clause (n)
a clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb
Synonyms & Antonyms of dependent clause
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
dependent clause Sentence Examples
- Although it was raining outside, they decided to go for a walk in the park.
- Since she had already eaten dinner, she declined the invitation to the restaurant.
- Because the traffic was heavy, they arrived late to the meeting.
- While he was studying for his exams, his friends were playing video games.
- Since she forgot her umbrella, she got soaked in the rain.
- Although they had planned to go camping, the forecast predicted thunderstorms.
- Because the store was closed, they had to find another place to buy groceries.
- While he was cooking dinner, he accidentally burned the food.
- Although she studied diligently, she still struggled with the exam questions.
- Because they missed the train, they had to wait for the next one.
FAQs About the word dependent clause
a clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Although it was raining outside, they decided to go for a walk in the park.
Since she had already eaten dinner, she declined the invitation to the restaurant.
Because the traffic was heavy, they arrived late to the meeting.
While he was studying for his exams, his friends were playing video games.
