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Meaning of the word sentence in English

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sentence

US /ˈsen.təns/
UK /ˈsen.təns/
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Noun

1.

a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consisting of a main clause and sometimes one or more subordinate clauses.

Example:
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Please write a complete sentence.
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The teacher asked us to analyze each sentence in the paragraph.
Synonym:
clausephraseutterance
2.

a punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court, or fixed by law for a particular offense.

Example:
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The judge handed down a harsh sentence.
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He received a five-year prison sentence for the crime.
Synonym:
punishmentjudgmentverdictcondemnation

Verb

1.

to declare the punishment decided for an offender.

Example:
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The judge will sentence the defendant tomorrow.
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He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Synonym:
condemnconvictpunishdoom
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Related Word:
life sentence