sentence

noun
UK: /ˈsentəns/
US: /ˈsentəns/

  1. A group of words that expresses a complete thought.

    1. I read every sentence carefully. [ ] [ ]
    2. The final sentence of the book left me pondering the meaning of life. [ ] [ ]

  2. The punishment given by a court of law.

    1. The judge gave a long sentence. [ ] [ ]
    2. He received a reduced sentence for good behavior during the trial proceedings. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

phrase verdict clause
sentence transitive-verb

  1. To state the punishment given to someone who has been found guilty of a crime.

    1. The judge will sentence him soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The court is expected to sentence the defendant to several years in prison. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sentence" in English means: A group of words that expresses a complete thought., The punishment given by a court of law..

The phonetic transcription of "sentence" is /ˈsentəns/ in British English and /ˈsentəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sentence": phrase, verdict, clause.

Example usage of "sentence": "I read every sentence carefully.". More examples on the page.