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Ling.a subordinate clause that functions as the subject, direct object, or prepositional object of a verb, as that you like it in I'm surprised that you like it. Also called complement sentence.
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complement clause — Ling. a subordinate clause that functions as the subject, direct object, or prepositional object of a verb, as that you like it in I m surprised that you like it. Also called complement sentence … Useful english dictionary
complement clause — com′plement clause n. cvb ling. gram. a subordinate clause that functions as the subject, direct object, or prepositional object of a verb, as that you like it in I m surprised that you like it. Also called com′plement sen tence … From formal English to slang
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