adjective phrase

noun

, Grammar.

1. a group of words including an adjective and its complements or modifiers that functions as an adjective, as too openly critical in His latest article is too openly critical of the administration.

Example Sentences

An adjective phrase is a prepositional phrase used as an adjective.

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A phrase used to describe and modify a noun is an adjective phrase.

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The subject millions is modified by the adjective phrase of modern men.

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A phrase used as an adjective is called an adjective phrase.

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Substitute for each an adjective phrase; an adjective clause ( 467468).

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