Meaning

• Conj

  1. Introducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc.
  2. Introducing a clause that is the subject of a verb, especially the 'be' verb or a verb expressing judgement, opinion, etc.
  3. Introducing a clause that is the subject of a verb, especially the 'be' verb or a verb expressing judgement, opinion, etc.
  4. Introducing a clause that complements an adjective or passive participle.
  5. Introducing a clause that complements an adjective or passive participle.
  6. Introducing a subordinate clause modifying an adverb.
  7. Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.
  8. Introducing — especially, but not exclusively, with an antecedent like so or such — a subordinate clause expressing a result, consequence, or effect.
  9. Introducing a subordinate clause that expresses an aim, purpose, or goal ("final"), and usually contains the auxiliaries may, might, or should: so, so that, in order that.
  10. Introducing a premise or supposition for consideration: seeing as; inasmuch as; given that; as would appear from the fact that.
  11. Introducing an exclamation expressing a desire or wish.
  12. Introducing an exclamation expressing a strong emotion such as sadness or surprise.

• Det
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• Adv
• Noun