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subordinate clause vs dependent clause

dependent clause vs subordinate clause

subordinate clause and dependent clause both are nouns.

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

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