sentence

/ˈsɛn.təns/

nounverbsen · tence

Remember: a SENtence has a SEN (like “sense”)—it should make sense.

Yes, it's sentence. The tricky part is the ending: it’s **-tence** (not **-tants** or **-tencee**). Think: sen + tence.

Definitions

  1. nounA group of words that expresses a complete thought, usually with a subject and a verb.
  2. nounA punishment given by a judge in a court of law.
  3. verbTo give someone a punishment by official decision in court.

Examples

  • “Write one clear sentence about your weekend.”
  • “The judge gave him a short sentence for the offense.”
  • “She was sentenced to community service.”

Synonyms

statementphrasepunishmentjudgmentterm

Antonyms

question

Translations

ES oración; condenaPT frase; sentençaFR phrase; peine

Common misspellings

sentancesentensesentincesentanceesentantssentincee

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