phrase

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phrase

He wrote a memorable phrase in his notebook.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A small group of words that forms a meaningful unit within a clause or sentence: A "phrase" is a grammatical unit that does not contain a finite verb and its subject, but functions as a single part of speech (e.g., a noun phrase, a prepositional phrase).
    • A short, memorable expression or idiom: A "phrase" can be a common or idiomatic expression whose meaning is not literal or not derived from the individual words.
    • A short, distinct passage in music: In music, a "phrase" is a unit of musical meter, often a group of notes that feel complete or form a natural segment of a melody.

  2. Verb:

    • To express something in a particular way using words: To "phrase" something means to choose and arrange words to convey a specific meaning or tone.
    • To divide music into distinct melodic or rhythmic units: To "phrase" a musical passage is to perform or notate it with appropriate phrasing, indicating its musical structure.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The phrase "a red car" is a noun phrase.
    • "Break a leg" is a common phrase used to wish someone good luck.
    • The opening phrase of the symphony is very beautiful.

  • Verb:

    • She carefully phrased her apology to avoid causing more offense.
    • The musician phrased the melody with great sensitivity.
Advanced Usage
  • "To coin a phrase": Used ironically when using a very common or clichéd expression.
    • He was, to coin a phrase, as busy as a bee.
  • "Turn of phrase": A particular or characteristic manner of expression.
    • I admire the author's clever turn of phrase.
Variants and Related Words
  • Phrasal (adj): Relating to or consisting of a phrase.
    • A phrasal verb like "give up" consists of a verb and a particle.
  • Phrasing (n): The way in which something is expressed in words; the division of music into phrases.
    • His careful phrasing made the speech very effective.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Expression, saying, idiom, clause fragment, musical passage.
  • Verb: Express, formulate, word, put, articulate.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Phrase" itself is not commonly used to form phrasal verbs. The related term is "phrasal verb," which is a type of multi-word verb.)

Related Idioms
  • In simple phrases: Using clear and straightforward language.
    • Could you explain the theory in simple phrases?
  • As the phrase goes / To use a well-known phrase: Used to introduce a common saying.
    • It was, as the phrase goes, the calm before the storm.
phrase

He wrote a memorable phrase in his notebook.

Noun
  1. dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence
  2. an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
  3. a short musical passage
  4. an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
Verb
  1. divide, combine, or mark into phrases
    • phrase a musical passage
  2. put into words or an expression
    • He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees

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