Meaning of the word "dependent clause" in English
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dependent clause
US /dɪˌpen.dənt ˈklɑːz/
UK /dɪˌpen.dənt ˈklɑːz/
Noun
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a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought, and must be attached to an independent clause
Example:
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In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk,' 'Although it was raining' is a dependent clause.
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A dependent clause often begins with a subordinating conjunction like 'because,' 'since,' or 'when.'
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