phrase
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
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English [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Late Latin phrasis (“diction”), from Ancient Greek φράσις (phrasis, “manner of expression”), from φράζω (phrazō, “I tell, express”).
Noun [edit]
phrase (plural phrases)
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noun phrase: the big bird - head: bird |
- A short written or spoken expression.
- (grammar) A word or group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, usually consisting of a head, or central word, and elaborating words.
- (music) A small section of music in a larger piece.
Synonyms [edit]
- (expression): figure of speech, locution
- See also Wikisaurus:phrase
Derived terms [edit]
Terms derived from the noun phrase
See also [edit]
Translations [edit]
short written or spoken expression
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grammar: group of two or more words that express an idea but do not form a complete sentence
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music: small section of music in a larger piece
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Verb [edit]
phrase (third-person singular simple present phrases, present participle phrasing, simple past and past participle phrased)
- (intransitive)(music) To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.
- (transitive) To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of words.
- (transitive)(music) To divide into melodic phrases.
Derived terms [edit]
Related terms [edit]
Translations [edit]
music: to perform a passage with the correct phrasing
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to express by means of words
music: to divide into melodic phrases
External links [edit]
- phrase in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- phrase in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
Anagrams [edit]
French [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
Noun [edit]
phrase f (plural phrases)
- (false friend) sentence
Anagrams [edit]
Latin [edit]
Noun [edit]
phrase
- ablative singular of phrasis
