Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Function Word.
Function Word - as a noun
A word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closed-class wordHypernyms (Closely Related)
wordHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"In English, function words include articles, prepositions, and conjunctions."
"The function word 'the' is an article that indicates a specific noun."
"Conjunctions like 'and', 'but', and 'or' are function words that connect words or phrases."
"It is important to understand the role of function words in sentence structure."
"Linguists analyze how function words contribute to the overall meaning of a sentence."
