English

Noun

subordinate clause ‎(plural subordinate clauses)

1. (grammar) 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.

Synonyms

• dependent clause

Related terms

• independent clause
• relative clause

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