subordinating conjunction

noun

grammar
: a conjunction that joins a main clause and a clause which does not form a complete sentence by itself

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“Subordinating conjunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subordinating%20conjunction. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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