Phrase: meaning, definitions and examples

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phrase

 

[ freษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in linguistics

A group of words that function as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence.

Synonyms

group of words, word group

Examples of usage

  • The term 'noun phrase' refers to a phrase that functions as a noun in a sentence.
  • In English, a phrase typically consists of a head noun and any modifiers or complements.
Context #2 | Noun

common usage

A short, pithy expression that conveys a particular message.

Synonyms

expression, idiom, saying

Examples of usage

  • 'Actions speak louder than words' is a well-known phrase.
  • She ended her speech with an inspiring phrase about unity.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To express something in a particular way or using particular words.

Synonyms

articulate, word

Examples of usage

  • He phrased his apology carefully to avoid any misunderstandings.
  • Can you phrase that question differently?

Translations

Translations of the word "phrase" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frase

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเค•เฅเคฏเคพเค‚เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Satz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ frasa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั€ะฐะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fraza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฌใƒผใ‚บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท phrase

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frase

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ifade

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ frรกze

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ frรกza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿญ่ฏญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fraza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ setning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำฉะนะปะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ifadษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frase

Etymology

The word 'phrase' originated from the Latin word 'phrasis', which means 'manner of expression'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to a group of words. Over time, it has evolved to also mean a short expression or a way of wording something. The versatility of the word 'phrase' has made it a fundamental concept in both linguistics and everyday communication.

See also: paraphrase, paraphrasing, phrased, phrases, phrasing, rephrase.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,957, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.