Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Dependent Clause.
Dependent Clause - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subordinate clauseHypernyms (Closely Related)
clauseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I need to understand the dependent clause before I can answer your question."
"The dependent clause, although important, does not stand alone as a complete sentence."
"She included a dependent clause in her argument to provide additional evidence."
"The dependent clause acts as an adjective to modify the noun in the main clause."
"In this sentence, the dependent clause functions as an adverb of time."
