PHRASE

Phrase

In everyday speech, a phrase may refer to any group of words. In linguistics, a phrase is a group of words that form a constituent and so function as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence. A phrase is lower on the grammatical hierarchy than a clause.

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phrase

Noun

  1. A short written or spoken expression.
  2. A word or group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, usually consisting of a head, or central word, and elaborating words.
  3. A small section of music in a larger piece.

Verb

  1. To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.
  2. To divide into melodic phrases.
  3. To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of words.


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