sentence
🇺🇸
/ˈsentəns/
🇬🇧
/ˈsentəns/
noun
A1
A group of words that makes a complete thought, starting with a capital letter and ending with a punctuation mark.
This sentence shows how to use the word 'sentence' in a sentence.
B2
The punishment given by a judge in court.
The judge gave a long sentence in this court case.
verb
R
To officially give someone a punishment in court.
The judge will sentence the criminal in court today.
translation
A group of words that makes a complete thought, starting with a capital letter and ending with a punctuation mark.; The punishment given by a judge in court.
To officially give someone a punishment in court.
Word Forms
3rd Present
sentences
Past
sentenced
Perfect
sentenced
Progressive
sentencing
Plural
sentences