predicate complement
nounUK /ˈprɛdɪkət ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
US /ˈprɛdɪkət ˈkɑːmpləmənt/
A predicate complement is a word that finishes the meaning of a sentence after a linking verb.
In 'She is happy,' the word 'happy' is a predicate complement.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes the subject.
In 'The soup smells delicious,' 'delicious' is a predicate complement.
3. A noun or adjective that completes the predicate of a sentence.
In 'He became a doctor,' 'a doctor' is a predicate complement.
4. The part of a sentence that gives more information about the subject after a linking verb.
In 'The sky turned dark,' 'dark' is a predicate complement.