Phrase: meaning, definitions and examples
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phrase
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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.
common usage
A short, pithy expression that conveys a particular message.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- 'Actions speak louder than words' is a well-known phrase.
- She ended her speech with an inspiring phrase about unity.
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:
๐ต๐น frase
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคพเคเฅเคฏเคพเคเคถ
๐ฉ๐ช Satz
๐ฎ๐ฉ frasa
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐะทะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ fraza
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฌใผใบ
๐ซ๐ท phrase
๐ช๐ธ frase
๐น๐ท ifade
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุจุงุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ frรกze
๐ธ๐ฐ frรกza
๐จ๐ณ ็ญ่ฏญ
๐ธ๐ฎ fraza
๐ฎ๐ธ setning
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำฉะนะปะตะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ifadษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.