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Meaning of 'phrase'
Meaning of 'phrase' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Phrase 
[ n.]
- 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. [ n.]- 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.
2. Phrase [ v. i.]
- To use proper or fine phrases. [ v. i.]- To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.
3. Phrase [ v. t.]
- To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to
style. [ v. t.]Meaning of 'phrase' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. phrase [ v]
[ v]Meaning (1):
- put into words or an expression
- put into words or an expression
Example in sentence:
- He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees
Meaning (2):
- divide, combine, or mark into phrases
- divide, combine, or mark into phrases
Example in sentence:
- phrase a musical passage
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