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1. sentence
noun. ['ˈsɛntəns'] a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- sentence (French)
- sententia (Latin)
Rhymes with Loose Sentence
- repentance
2. sentence
noun. ['ˈsɛntəns'] (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- sentence (French)
- sententia (Latin)
3. sentence
verb. ['ˈsɛntəns'] pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law.
Etymology
- sentence (French)
- sententia (Latin)
4. sentence
noun. ['ˈsɛntəns'] the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- sentence (French)
- sententia (Latin)
5. loose
adjective. ['ˈluːs'] (of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player.
Antonyms
Etymology
- lauss (Old Norse)
7. loose
adjective. ['ˈluːs'] not compact or dense in structure or arrangement.
Antonyms
Etymology
- lauss (Old Norse)
9. loose
adjective. ['ˈluːs'] not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting.
Etymology
- lauss (Old Norse)