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clause vs dependent clause

dependent clause vs clause

clause and dependent clause both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clause Yes No No No
dependent clause Yes No No No
As nouns, dependent clause is a hyponym of clause; that is, dependent clause is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clause:
  • clause: (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
  • dependent clause: a clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb
clause (noun) dependent clause (noun)
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence a clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb
a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
Difference between clause and dependent clause

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