Dependent clause
WordNet

noun


(1)   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
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Noun



  1. A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence, but functions as either a noun, adjective or adverb in a sentence.
    • If they live long enough in If they live long enough, Samuel and Milady will visit all the countries in the world.
 
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