sentence
Translation
sentence, judgement, penalty
Examples
Please write a complete sentence.
Please write a complete sentence.
He received a ten-year prison sentence.
He received a ten-year prison sentence.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ~ a set of words that is grammatically complete. She wrote a long sentence.
((a/an)) ((for sth.)) a punishment given by a court. He got a life sentence for murder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (grammar) phrase, clause; (law) judgment, verdict, punishment
Etymology
From Latin 'sententia' (opinion, judgment), from 'sentire' (to feel, think).
Memory Tips
A judge 'sends' a criminal to prison with a 'sentence'. A writer 'sends' a message with a 'sentence'.