Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Clauses.
Clauses - as a noun
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constructionexpressiongrammatical constructionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
articleHypernyms (Closely Related)
sectionsubdivisionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Clauses - as a verb
(shipping) to amend (a bill of lading or similar document).
Example Sentences
"There are two independent clauses in this sentence."
"The relative clauses in this book add depth to the story."
"You need to understand the main clause before analyzing the dependent clauses."
"The sentence structure is complex due to the presence of multiple subordinate clauses."
"The adverbial clauses provide additional information about the action."
Word Game Points
Is CLAUSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, clauses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CLAUSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is CLAUSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, clauses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCLAUSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is CLAUSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, clauses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCLAUSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
