Phrases: meaning, definitions and examples

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phrases

 

[ หˆfreษชzษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

commonly used in daily conversations

A small group of words that are put together in a fixed order to create a meaningful expression.

Synonyms

expression, idiom, saying

Examples of usage

  • Common English phrases include 'let's go', 'how are you?', and 'thank you'.
  • Learning common phrases in a new language can help you communicate more effectively.
  • She used a phrase in French that I didn't understand.
Context #2 | Noun

in linguistics

A group of two or more words that function together as a unit in the syntax of a sentence.

Synonyms

group of words, unit of language

Examples of usage

  • In the sentence 'the black cat', 'the black' is a phrase that functions as an adjective.
  • He analyzed the sentence structure and identified the noun phrase.

Translations

Translations of the word "phrases" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frases

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเค•เฅเคฏเคพเค‚เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sรคtze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ frase

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั€ะฐะทะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwroty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฌใƒผใ‚บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท phrases

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frases

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ifadeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจุงุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ frรกze

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ frรกzy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿญ่ฏญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fraze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ setningar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำฉะนะปะตะผะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ifadษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frases

Etymology

The word 'phrase' originated from the Latin word 'phrasis', which means 'manner of expression'. Phrases have been an essential part of language since ancient times, helping to convey meaning and express thoughts. Over the years, the study of phrases has evolved in linguistics, grammar, and communication studies, highlighting their significance in language structure and communication.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,579 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.