Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-mid-sentence
adverbial phrase
/ɪn mɪd ˈsɛntəns/
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Definition
The phrase refers to something occurring or significant at a point within a spoken or written sentence.
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Examples
- The speaker paused in-mid-sentence, causing the audience to lean in closer.
- She often interjects in-mid-sentence, which can disrupt the flow of conversation.
- The child yelled out in-mid-sentence when he saw a butterfly fluttering by.
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Meaning
Used to describe actions, interruptions, or events that take place while a sentence is being delivered, indicating a specific moment in the flow of communication.
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Synonyms
- during a sentence
- within a sentence
- in the course of a sentence