Phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈfreɪz/
Phrase (noun)
- A small group of words that express an idea but not a complete sentence.
- A short part of a piece of music that expresses a musical idea.
- A well-known group of words often used together.
Examples
- The phrase was difficult to understand.
- She repeated the phrase several times.
Common collocations: memorize a phrase, translate a phrase, catchy phrase, compose a phrase, musical phrase
Phrase (verb)
- To say or write something in a particular way.
Examples
- She phrased her question carefully.
- He phrased his thoughts clearly.