afterclause
|af-ter-clause|
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/ˈæftərˌklɔːz/
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/ˈɑːftəˌklɔːz/
subsequent clause
Etymology
'afterclause' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'clause', where 'after' indicates a subsequent event or time, and 'clause' refers to a group of words containing a subject and predicate.
'afterclause' is a modern English term formed by combining the words 'after' and 'clause'.
Initially, it meant 'a clause that comes after another', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a clause that follows another clause, often providing additional information or context.
In the sentence 'I went to the store after I finished my homework,' the phrase 'after I finished my homework' is an afterclause.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 22:51