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- pronunciation:
- sen
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 ns
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a complete unit of words in either writing or speech with a clear beginning and a full stop. A sentence usually has a subject and a verb. Sentences can state things, ask questions, give commands, or be exclamations.
- similar words:
- clause, phrase, simple sentence
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| definition 2: |
a punishment for a particular crime decided and declared in a court of law.
He received a sentence of thirty days in jail for stealing a purse.- synonyms:
- ruling
- similar words:
- conviction, determination, judgment, punishment, rap, verdict
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| related words: |
clause, decision, punishment, verdict, word |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sentences, sentencing, sentenced |
| definition: |
to pass a sentence on.
The judge sentenced him to thirty days in jail.- synonyms:
- condemn, convict, judge
- similar words:
- doom, indict, penalize, punish
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| related words: |
judge, punish, try |
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