subordinate clause

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Synonyms 1.1.2 Related terms 1.1.3 Translations

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subordinate clause (plural subordinate clauses)

1. (grammar) A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence, but functions as either a noun, adjective or adverb in a sentence.
   • If they live long enough in If they live long enough, Samuel and Milady will visit all the countries in the world.

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• dependent clause

[edit] Related terms

• independent clause
• relative clause

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