a word or phrase apparently modifying an unintended word because of its placement in a sentence: e.g., `when young' in `when young, circuses appeal to all of us'
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dangling modifier::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | misplaced modifier |
| Type of | modifier, qualifier |
| Has types | dangling participle |
Examples of dangling modifier
dangling modifier
You could call her a dangling modifier, striving effortfully to imitate life.
From the bloomberg.com
This was cited as a dangling-modifier problem, but is it?
From the afterdeadline.blogs.nytimes.com
Or is it merely masquerading as a dangling-modifier problem?
From the afterdeadline.blogs.nytimes.com
See also the discussion of hopefully as a dangling modifier.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Also, please forgive the dangling modifier.
From the economist.com
It's an intentionally dangling modifier.
From the en.wikipedia.org
A treatment of Evelyn Waugh becomes a learned disquisition on the use of the dangling modifier by, among others, Anthony Powell.
From the theatlantic.com
One of the many reasons why I long ago turned over my life to Aaron Sorkin is his fanatical pursuit of the dangling modifier.
From the guardian.co.uk
Bit of a dangling modifier?
From the en.wikipedia.org
