adjective phrase
nounGrammar.
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.
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How to use adjective phrase in a sentence
An adjective phrase is a prepositional phrase used as an adjective.
Plain English | Marian WhartonA phrase used to describe and modify a noun is an adjective phrase.
Plain English | Marian WhartonThe subject millions is modified by the adjective phrase of modern men.
Plain English | Marian WhartonA phrase used as an adjective is called an adjective phrase.
An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises | George Lyman KittredgeSubstitute for each an adjective phrase; an adjective clause ( 467468).
An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises | George Lyman Kittredge
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