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phrase (n)
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
a short musical passage
an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence
phrase (v)
put into words or an expression
divide, combine, or mark into phrases
phrase (n.)
A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase.
A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.
A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression.
A short clause or portion of a period.
phrase (v. t.)
To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style.
phrase (v. i.)
To use proper or fine phrases.
To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.
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phrase
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence, a short musical passage, an expression whose meanings cannot be i
Idiom,cliché,epithet,expression,Figure of speech,motto,slogan,term,byword,colloquialism
No antonyms found.
phrasal verb => Phrasal verb, phrasal idiom => idiom, phrasal => phrasal verb, phragmosiphon => phragmosiphon, phragmocone => phragmocone,
