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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.
- 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.
- 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.

Meaning of 'phrase' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . phrase [ v]
Meaning (1):
- 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
Example in sentence:
  • phrase a musical passage

Nearby Words:

phragmocone phragmosiphon phrasal phrased phraseless phraseogram phraseologic phraseological phraseologist phraseology

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