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expression vs clause

clause vs expression

expression and clause both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expression Yes No No No
clause Yes No No No
As nouns, clause is a hyponym of expression; that is, clause is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than expression:
  • expression: a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
  • clause: (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
Other hyponyms of expression include adjunct, complement, involution, phrase, predicator.
expression (noun) clause (noun)
the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
the feelings expressed on a person's face a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
the style of expressing yourself
expression without words
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
(genetics) the process of expressing a gene
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