phrase
6 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
phrases
plural
phrases
Britannica Dictionary definition of PHRASE
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1
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a group of two or more words that express a single idea but do not usually form a complete sentence
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see also noun phrase, prepositional phrase
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Answer the questions in complete sentences, not phrases.
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She used the phrase “I strongly believe” too many times in her speech.
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Underline the key words or phrases in the paragraph.
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an adverbial/adjectival phrase
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a brief expression that is commonly used
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see also catchphrase, to coin a phrase at 2coin, turn of phrase at 2turn
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To borrow a phrase from my mother, I spend too much time “watching the boob tube” and not enough time outside.
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a famous phrase
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music
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a short section of a longer piece of music
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phrase
/ˈfreɪz/
verb
phrases;
phrased;
phrasing
2
phrase
/ˈfreɪz/
verb
phrases;
phrased;
phrasing
Britannica Dictionary definition of PHRASE
[+ object]
1
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to say (something) in a particular way
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He phrased his version of the story in a way that made him look good.
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The question was awkwardly phrased.
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to perform (a piece of music) with the notes grouped together in a particular way
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The singer phrased the music beautifully.
