sentence
word
/ˈsɛntəns/
SEN-uhns
/sˈɛntəns/
SEN-tuhns
Definition
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete idea in writing or speech. It can also mean an official punishment decided by a judge in court.
Usage & Nuances
The grammar meaning is much more common in everyday learning contexts. Common combinations include 'write a sentence', 'complete sentence', and 'topic sentence'. In legal contexts, use patterns like 'serve a sentence' and 'receive a sentence'.
Spanish: frase - condena (judicial)Portuguese (BR): frase - sentença (judicial)Portuguese (PT): frase - sentença (judicial)Chinese (Simplified): 句子 - 刑期 - 判决Chinese (Traditional): 句子 - 刑期 - 判決Hindi: वाक्य - सज़ा (अदालती)Arabic: جملة - حكم (قضائي)Bengali: বাক্য - শাস্তি (আদালতের)Russian: предложение - приговор (судебный)Japanese: 文 - 判決Vietnamese: câu - bản ánKorean: 문장 - 판결Turkish: cümle - ceza (mahkeme)Urdu: جملہ - سزا (عدالتی)Indonesian: kalimat - hukuman (pengadilan)
Example Sentences
This sentence is too long.
basic
Please write one sentence about your family.
basic
The judge gave him a five-year sentence.
basic
Can you put that idea into one clear sentence?
natural
Her first sentence in the email sounded a little cold.
natural
He served his sentence and started over.
natural