phrase
/freɪz/
noun
- A small group of words that together have a particular meaning, often not forming a complete sentence.
- I didn't understand the phrase he used, so I asked him to explain it.
- She used the phrase 'once upon a time' to start her story.
- The teacher asked us to underline the noun phrase in each sentence.
- A short, memorable expression or saying.
- His speech was full of clever phrases that the audience remembered.
- The phrase 'break a leg' is a common way to wish someone good luck in theater.
- That phrase has become popular on social media lately.
- A short section of music that forms a complete musical idea.
- Can you repeat that musical phrase one more time?
- The song's main phrase is very catchy and easy to hum.
- The pianist played the opening phrase with great emotion.
Synonyms
verb
- To express something in a particular way using words.
- I need to phrase this email more politely.
- He phrased the apology in a way that sounded sincere.
- She phrased her question carefully to avoid confusion.
- To divide a piece of music into phrases when performing or writing it.
- The conductor taught the orchestra how to phrase the melody.
- When you play this piece, try to phrase it so each section flows naturally.
- She phrased the solo beautifully, pausing at just the right moments.