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Heavy Predicate

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A term used in linguistics to describe a sentence where the main information is placed towards the end of the sentence, resulting in a heavier emphasis on the predicate.

Example Sentence: In the heavy predicate structure, the verb and its complements appear towards the end of the sentence, while the subject and other information come first.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing a sentence that has a longer, more complex predicate compared to the subject, resulting in a heavier emphasis on the action or state of being.

Example Sentence: The heavy predicate construction in this sentence provides greater emphasis on the action, making it more impactful.

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