Clause

Synonyms of clause

• section
• provision
• stipulation

Antonyms of clause

• whole
• entirety
• totality

Collocations of clause

conditional clause

Frequency: 70 %

The contract includes a conditional clause that specifies the terms under which the agreement can be terminated.

subordinate clause

Frequency: 65 %

The subordinate clause provides additional information about the main clause in the sentence.

independent clause

Frequency: 60 %

An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

restrictive clause

Frequency: 50 %

The restrictive clause limits the meaning of the noun it modifies.

main clause

Frequency: 45 %

The main clause in the sentence expresses the main idea or action.

Idiomatic Expressions for clause

• Phrase: sunset clause
  Meaning: a provision in a law or agreement that sets a date for the termination or expiration of the clause
  Usage: The sunset clause in the trade agreement stipulates that tariffs will be reinstated if certain conditions are not met by a specified date.