Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phrase
Noun
/freɪz/
Definition
A phrase is a group of words that express a particular idea but do not form a complete sentence.
Examples
- “The early bird catches the worm” is a common phrase.
- In music, a phrase can refer to a sequence of notes.
- She used the phrase ‘once in a blue moon’ to describe rare events.
Meaning
Phrases can be as simple as two words or can consist of several words that together have a specific meaning or function in a sentence.
Synonyms
- Expression
- Statement
- Saying
