Meaning & Definition of word "Sentence"
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Sentence
/ˈsɛntəns/
noun:
- 1. A set of words that conveys a complete thought or idea, typically containing a subject and a predicate.
- Example: She wrote a complex sentence that explained her theory.
- 2. A group of words that expresses a statement, question, command, or exclamation.
- Example: The teacher asked the students to form a coherent sentence.
- 3. A grammatical unit consisting of one or more words that is complete in itself.
- Example: In English, every sentence must have at least a subject and a verb.
verb:
- 1. To declare the punishment for a person convicted of a crime.
- Example: The judge will sentence the defendant to ten years in prison.
- 2. To impose a judicial sentence on someone.
- Example: After much deliberation, the jury decided to sentence the offender.
Etymology
From Old French 'sentence', from Latin 'sententia' meaning 'thought, opinion'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
life sentence:
A punishment of imprisonment for the duration of a person's life.
sentence fragment:
A group of words that is not a complete sentence.
to sentence someone:
To officially impose a punishment on someone by a court.
Related Words
syntax:
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.
grammar:
The whole system and structure of a language.
punctuation:
The marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.
Slang Meanings of sentence
Meaning: Get a sentence
Example Sentence: He got a sentence for dealing drugs.
Meaning: Sentence time
Example Sentence: I’m doing my sentence for that mistake.