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/'s/E/nt/-/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

    noun.communication

    Examples
    He always spoke in grammatical sentences.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed

    noun.act

    Synonyms condemnation conviction judgment of conviction
    Antonyms acquittal

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned

    noun.time

    Examples
    His sentence was 5 to 10 years.
    Synonyms prison term time

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. Sense; meaning; significance.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

    verb.communication

    Synonyms condemn doom

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To pass or pronounce judgment upon; to doom; to condemn to punishment; to prescribe the punishment of.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

sensuositysensuoussensuouslysensuousnesssentsentesentence stresssentence structuresentencersententialsentential functionsententially

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