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Noun: main clause  meyn kloz
  1. A clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence
    "In 'I ate dinner after I finished work', 'I ate dinner' is the main clause";
    - independent clause

Derived forms: main clauses

Type of: clause

Part of: complex sentence

Encyclopedia: Main clause