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EXAMPLES

Here are some examples of the kinds of definitions you’ll find on this page.

Subject:

a molecule that stores large amounts of energy that can be used for metabolic activity.

Subject:

when working with a right­-angled triangle and trigonometric ratios, the side next to the angle...

a subordinate clause that takes the place and role of an adjective, e.g. The game that they...

a phrase that qualifies a noun, e.g. The girl with the red hair is my sister.

a part of speech that describes (qualifies) a noun, e.g. the blue sky

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