phrase

US /freɪz/
UK /freɪz/
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a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.

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The phrase 'on the table' is a prepositional phrase.
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He used a common phrase to express his feelings.
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expressionidiomsayinglocutionturn of phrase
2.

a short sequence of notes in a piece of music.

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The melody consists of several distinct musical phrases.
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He played the opening phrase with great emotion.
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motifpassagesectionsegment
1.

to express (something) in a particular way

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He phrased his apology carefully to avoid further misunderstanding.
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How would you phrase that question to be more polite?
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expresswordformulatearticulateput
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phrasingto coin a phrase