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clauses

SayKLAWZ-izUS/ˈklɔzɪz/UK/ˈklɔːzɪz/

2 meanings of clauses

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of clause. Use this form when you mean more than one clause.

    The contract had several clauses about late payment.

    Teachers explain how clauses join together to build longer sentences.

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  2. 2
    verb
    The form of clause used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

    If the cargo arrives damaged, the captain clauses the bill of lading.

    The ship's master clauses the paper to note the broken crates.

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clauses is a form of clause

clause, noun: A separate part of a legal paper, like a contract or a will, that states one rule or point. Full entry

Forms
clauseclauses plural
Spelling
clause → clauses: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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