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dependent clause vs subordinate clause

subordinate clause vs dependent clause

dependent clause and subordinate clause both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dependent clause Yes No No No
subordinate clause Yes No No No
As nouns, dependent clause and subordinate clause are synonyms defined as:
  • dependent clause and subordinate 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
dependent clause (noun) subordinate 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 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
Difference between dependent clause and subordinate clause

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