Used in a Sentence

context

How to use context in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for context.

Editorial note

Well, maybe, but the relationship between Wikimedia top-level properties doesn't change all that regularly, nor does it meaningfully change depending on the context.

Examples3
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of context gathered in one view.

noun

discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation

noun

the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; "the historical context"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for context.

noun

discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation

noun

the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; "the historical context"

Example sentences

1

Well, maybe, but the relationship between Wikimedia top-level properties doesn't change all that regularly, nor does it meaningfully change depending on the context.

2

I think the biggest problem in reverting to original titles is that oftentimes, the original title is not bad, but it only makes sense in the context of the original blog in which it appears.

3

Facebook has value, but no matter what your privacy settings are set to, no matter what you delete, always assume that anything you write or do on Facebook - in any context - will be embarrassingly public.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use context in a sentence?

Well, maybe, but the relationship between Wikimedia top-level properties doesn't change all that regularly, nor does it meaningfully change depending on the context.

What does context mean?

discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation

What part of speech is context?

context is commonly used as noun.