grammar

noun
UK: /ˈɡræm.ə/
US: /ˈɡræm.ɚ/

  1. The rules about how words change and combine to make sentences.

    1. I am learning English grammar now.
    2. Good grammar is essential for clear and effective communication in writing.

  2. A specific set of these rules, especially one that is taught or written about.

    1. This book explains basic grammar.
    2. The student is struggling with the grammar of the French language course.

  3. The knowledge of these rules that someone has.

    1. Her grammar is not very good.
    2. Even native speakers sometimes make mistakes in grammar when they are speaking.

Synonyms

syntax linguistics
grammar verb

  1. To analyze a sentence according to grammatical rules.

    1. We grammar this sentence.
    2. The professor asked the students to grammar the complex sentence from novel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grammar" in English means: The rules about how words change and combine to make sentences., A specific set of these rules, especially one that is taught or written about., The knowledge of these rules that someone has..

The phonetic transcription of "grammar" is /ˈɡræm.ə/ in British English and /ˈɡræm.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grammar": syntax, linguistics.

Example usage of "grammar": "I am learning English grammar now.". More examples on the page.