noun clause

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noun

Grammar.

1. a subordinate clause that functions as a noun within a main clause.

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noun clause

Use but that when but is a conjunction and that introduces a noun clause; as, There is no doubt but that he will go.

From Practical Grammar and Composition by Thomas Wood

The noun clause may be made prominent by separating it and inserting the independent clause between its parts, +Example+.—The story of William Tell, it is now believed, is a myth.

From Higher Lessons in English A work on English grammar and composition by Brainerd Kellogg

In the sentence, Whom she means, I do not know, the relative clause is, whom she means, and is a noun clause forming the object of the verb know.

From Practical Grammar and Composition by Thomas Wood

By supplying of the fact, the noun clause will become explanatory.

From Higher Lessons in English A work on English grammar and composition by Brainerd Kellogg

Here are to be noticed certain sentences seemingly complex, with a noun clause in apposition with it; but logically they are nothing but simple sentences.

From An English Grammar by James Witt Sewell

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