Meaning & Definition of word "Phrase"
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Phrase
/freɪz/
noun:
- 1. A group of words that express a concept and are used as a unit within a sentence.
- Example: She often quotes the phrase 'seize the day' to inspire her students.
- 2. An expression that conveys a particular meaning, often metaphorical or idiomatic.
- Example: The phrase 'kick the bucket' means to die.
- 3. A short musical passage or melody.
- Example: The song features a catchy phrase that repeats throughout the chorus.
verb:
- 1. To express something in a particular way or to put into words.
- Example: She phrashed her concerns carefully to avoid offending anyone.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'phrase', from Latin 'phrasis', from Greek 'phrasis', meaning 'speech' or 'expression'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
catchphrase:
A trendy or memorable phrase often used in advertising.
turn of phrase:
An expression or wording that is the result of skilled or creative articulation.
phrasebook:
A book of useful phrases for travelers.
Related Words
sentence:
A set of words that conveys a complete thought.
clause:
A group of words containing a subject and a predicate.
idiom:
A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.
Slang Meanings of phrase
Meaning: Word on the street.
Example Sentence: That phrase is something everyone knows around here.
Meaning: A catchy or popular saying.
Example Sentence: They've got a phrase for everything these days.