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Definition grammar in British English

grammar noun

noun
/ˈɡræmə(r)/
1

the set of rules that describe the structure of a language and control the way that sentences are formed

Example

errors in spelling and grammar

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the teaching of grammar

Example

The book covers all the essential points of English grammar.

2

a book explaining the rules of a language

Example

Did you borrow the Italian grammar?

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Definition grammar in British English