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Short Predicate

Definition

A short predicate is a linguistic term used to describe a sentence or clause in which the predicate consists of only a few words.

Usage

1. Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A short predicate refers to a sentence or clause in which the predicate is minimal in length.

Example sentence: The phrase "loves ice cream" is an example of a short predicate.

2. Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing a sentence or clause where the predicate is concise and contains only a few words.

Example sentence: The short predicate construction enhanced the clarity of his message.

3. Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To create or use a sentence or clause in which the predicate consists of only a few words.

Example sentence: She decided to short predicate her responses to make them more impactful.

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