phrase
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[edit] Etymology
From Late Latin phrasis (diction) < Greek φράσις (manner of expression), from φράζειν (to tell, to express).
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phrase (plural phrases)
- 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. In the noun phrase the big bird, for example, the noun, bird is the head.
- (music) A small section of music in a larger piece.
[edit] Synonyms
- (expression), figure of speech, locution
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- adjective phrase
- adverb phrase
- catchphrase
- determiner phrase
- noun phrase
- participial phrase
- phrasal
- phrase book
- phrase structure
- phrasemaker
- phraseology
- prepositional phrase
- set phrase
- verb phrase
[edit] Translations
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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[edit] Verb
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to 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.
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to express by means of words
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[edit] French
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IPA: /fʁaz/
[edit] Noun
phrase f. (plural phrases)
- (false friend) sentence
