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Phrases

/ˈfɹeɪzɪz/

A short written or spoken expression.

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📖 Definitions of "Phrases"

noun

1
A short written or spoken expression.
2
(grammar) A word or group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, usually consisting of a head, or central word, and elaborating words.
3
A small section of music in a larger piece.
4
A mode or form of speech; diction; expression.

verb

1
To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.
"I wasn't sure how to phrase my condolences without sounding patronising."
2
To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.
3
To divide into melodic phrases.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Phrases"

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Word	Definition
articulatenoun	(zoology) An animal of the subkingdom Articulata.
idiomnoun	A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.
set phrasenoun	(grammar) An idiomatic expression in general.
wordnoun	(semantics) The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
formulateverb	(transitive) To put into a clear and definite form of statement or expression.
idiomatic expressionnoun	an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
musical phrasenoun	a short musical passage
phrasal idiomnoun	an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
citationsnoun	The act of citing a passage from a text, or from another person, using the exact words of the original text or speech and giving credit to the original by referencing.
clausesnoun	(grammar) A group of words that contains a subject and a verb; it may be part of a sentence or may constitute the whole sentence, depending on the syntax in each instance.
commendationsnoun	The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
criesnoun	A shedding of tears; the act of crying.
crossingsnoun	An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.
endorsementsnoun	The act or quality of endorsing
entriesnoun	An item in a list, such as an article in a dictionary or encyclopedia.
expressionnoun	The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.
expressionsnoun	The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.
ferriesnoun	(nautical) A boat or ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.
formsnoun	(heading, physical) To do with shape.
formulaenoun	A plan or method for dealing with a problem or for achieving a result.