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dependent clause

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Noun

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

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Words contain "dependent clause":
dependent clause independent clause
Words contain "dependent clause" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
dependent subordinate subordinate conjunction subordinating conjunction coordinate clause periodic sentence complex sentence loose sentence subordinative reserve clause more...

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