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grammar

/ˈɡræmə/

/ˈɡræmɚ/

grammarnoun

grammars

Translations

грамматика

She is studying English grammar.

Она изучает английскую грамматику.

Definitions

The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in a natural language.

Studying grammar helps improve your writing skills.

A book or treatise on the rules of a language.

I bought a new grammar to help me learn French.

The basic elements or principles of an area of knowledge or skill.

Understanding the grammar of music is essential for composing.

Synonyms

language rules

grammarverb

grammared

Past Simple

grammared

Past Participle

grammaring

Gerund

Rare/archaic: to use or treat according to grammatical rules.

Definitions

To apply or treat with the rules of grammar; to use grammatical forms.

The teacher insisted that the students grammar their sentences correctly.

Synonyms

teach grammar

correct (grammar)

codify (grammar)

standardize (language)

grammaradjective

/ˈɡræmə/

/ˈɡræmɚ/

Attributive use (e.g., "grammar book"); functions as adjective only before a noun.

Definitions

Relating to or concerned with grammar.

She gave a thorough grammar lesson to the class.