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Meaning of phrases
A phrase is a small group of words that express a meaning.
Etymology of phrases
The word "phrase" originated from the Old French word "phrase", which is derived from the Latin word "phrasis", meaning "a way of speaking" or "expression".
The Latin word "phrasis" is itself derived from the Greek word "φράσις" (phrasis), meaning "a saying" or "expression".
The word "phrase" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to refer to a group of words that express a meaning.
Synonyms
expressions
sayings
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phrases
sentences
clauses
quotations
passages
excerpts
lines
verses
lyrics
maxims
proverbs
aphorisms
adages
clichés
colloquialisms
locutions
formulations
wording
terminology
vocabulary
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jargon
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rhetoric
diction
eloquence
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enunciation
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phraseology
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Definitions
- A phrase is a small group of words that express a meaning, typically forming part of a sentence.
- A phrase can also refer to a small group of notes played on a musical instrument.
- In linguistics, a phrase is a unit of language that consists of one or more words and functions as a single unit in a sentence.
Usage Examples
- The phrase "break a leg" is a common expression used to wish someone good luck.
- The musician played a beautiful phrase on the violin.
- The phrase "once upon a time" is a common opening phrase used in fairy tales.
Antonyms
words
terms
individualities
singulars
solos
isolates
units
items
components
parts
elements
singles
ones
solitudes
independents
non sequiturs
disconnectedness
incoherence
disjointedness
fragmentation
separation
isolation
disconnection
disjointedness
chaos
disorder