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dependent clause vs clause

clause vs dependent clause

dependent clause and clause both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dependent clause Yes No No No
clause Yes No No No
As nouns, clause is a hypernym of dependent clause; that is, clause is a word with a broader meaning than dependent clause:
  • 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: (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
dependent clause (noun) clause (noun)
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 (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
Difference between dependent clause and clause

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