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Definitions from the WebMid-sentence:Part of Speech: Adverb Definition: In the middle of a sentence. Sense 1: In the middle of a spoken or written sentence. Example sentence 1: She suddenly stopped talking mid-sentence, leaving us all curious about what she was going to say next. Example sentence 2: The power outage caused the computer to freeze mid-sentence, resulting in the loss of the entire document. Sense 2: Unexpectedly and abruptly during the course of a sentence. Example sentence 1: The comedian delivered a punchline that left the audience laughing even mid-sentence. Example sentence 2: The phone rang, startling me mid-sentence as I was engrossed in writing. Usage: The phrase "mid-sentence" is used to describe something that happens or is interrupted while a sentence is being spoken or written. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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