Meaning of the word paraphrase in English
What does paraphrase mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
paraphrase
US /ˈper.ə.freɪz/
UK /ˈpær.ə.freɪz/
Verb
to express the meaning of something written or spoken using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity
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Can you paraphrase the main argument of the article?
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I will try to paraphrase his complex explanation for the students.
Noun
a restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another form
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This is just a paraphrase of what he said earlier.
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The teacher asked for a paraphrase of the poem.