complex sentence
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A sentence made up of one main clause and at least one clause that cannot stand alone.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
simple sentence
Usage notes
Easy to confuse with a compound sentence, which joins two equally weighted main clauses instead of a main and a subordinate one.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "'Although it was raining, we went for a walk' is a _____."
Answer: complex sentence
In your own words, what does "complex sentence" mean?
A sentence made up of one main clause and at least one clause that cannot stand alone.
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