English

sentence

ˈsɛntəns, ˈsen.təns, ˈsent(ə)ns
Meaning: a group of words expressing a complete thought
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈsen.təns, ˈsent(ə)ns

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Example sentences

This sentence is very easy to understand.
This sentence is very easy to understand.
A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses.
A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses.
In many countries, robbery is classified as a felony and carries a prison sentence.
In many countries, robbery is classified as a felony and carries a prison sentence.
Remember to capitalize the first letter of each sentence.
Remember to capitalize the first letter of each sentence.
Put a comma after the date in this sentence.
Put a comma after the date in this sentence.

Usage Notes

In grammar, a sentence usually contains a subject and a verb.

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