Meaning of 'phrase'
Meaning of 'phrase' (Webster Dictionary)
- A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually
two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a
portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase.
- A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.
- A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression.
- A short clause or portion of a period. - To use proper or fine phrases.
- To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4. - To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style.
- A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.
- A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression.
- A short clause or portion of a period. - To use proper or fine phrases.
- To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4. - To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style.
Meaning of 'phrase' (Princeton's WordNet)
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