sentences
nounUK /ˈsɛntənsɪz/
US /ˈsɛntənsɪz/
Groups of words that tell a complete thought.
The teacher asked us to write five sentences about our families.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Punishments given by a judge to someone who broke the law.
The judge handed down harsh sentences to the thieves.
3. The act of declaring a punishment in a court of law.
The sentencing of the accused will happen next week.
4. Short sayings that express wisdom or advice.
He often quoted sentences from old proverbs.