Phrase meaning
Phrase is defined as to express in words.
An example of phrase is to compose an apology.
verb
The definition of a phrase is two or more words that express an idea and are a part of a sentence.
An example of phrase is "went to the store."
noun
A series of dance movements forming a unit in a choreographic pattern.
noun
To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.
verb
To express orally or in writing.
The speaker phrased several opinions.
verb
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A short passage or segment, often consisting of four measures or forming part of a larger unit.
noun
A manner or style of speech or expression; phraseology.
noun
A short, colorful or forceful expression.
noun
A connected series of movements in a formal dance.
noun
A sequence of two or more words conveying a single thought or forming a distinct part of a sentence but not containing a subject and predicate.
noun
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A group of words that functions as a syntactic unit.
noun
A short, distinct part or passage, usually of two, four, or eight measures.
noun
To express in a certain way, as by selecting particular words to make a phrase.
verb
To mark off or divide (notes) into phrases.
verb
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(music) A small section of music in a larger piece.
noun
(intransitive, music) To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.
verb
(music) To divide into melodic phrases.
verb
To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of words.
verb
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A sequence of words that have meaning, especially when forming part of a sentence.
noun
To make or express phrases.
verb
Origin of phrase
- Latin phrasis diction from Greek speech, diction, phrase from phrazein to point out, show gwhren- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Late Latin phrasis (“diction”), from Ancient Greek φράσις (phrasis, “manner of expression”), from φράζω (phrazō, “I tell, express”).
From Wiktionary