Clause and Expression

Clause

Clause noun - (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence.

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Expression and clause are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Expression" instead a noun "Clause".

Nearby Word: clausal

Expression noun - An act, process, or means of putting something into words.

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Clause and expression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clause" instead a noun "Expression".

exact	exact clause	exact expression
similar	similar clause	similar expression
typical	typical clause	typical expression
standard	standard clause	standard expression
Other adjectives: dead, ultimate, religious, weird, last.

In The Santa Clause 2 and 3, Lucy is very good at this expression.

Source: Puppy Dog Eyes / Film

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Expression and Clause. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/clause/expression

Clause & Expression. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/clause/expression>.

Expression or Clause. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/clause/expression.

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