Definition of Phrase

1. Noun. An expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence.


2. Verb. Put into words or an expression. "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"

3. Noun. A short musical passage.
Exact synonyms: Musical Phrase
Group relationships: Air, Line, Melodic Line, Melodic Phrase, Melody, Strain, Tune
Generic synonyms: Musical Passage, Passage
Specialized synonyms: Ligature, Ostinato
Derivative terms: Phrasal

4. Verb. Divide, combine, or mark into phrases. "Phrase a musical passage"
Generic synonyms: Arrange, Order, Put, Set Up

5. Noun. An expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up.
Exact synonyms: Idiom, Idiomatic Expression, Phrasal Idiom, Set Phrase
Generic synonyms: Expression, Locution, Saying
Specialized synonyms: Ruralism, Rusticism
Examples of language type: Out Of Whack, In The Lurch, Like Clockwork
Derivative terms: Idiomatic, Phrasal

6. Noun. Dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence.
Generic synonyms: Dance, Dancing, Saltation, Terpsichore
Derivative terms: Phrasal

Definition of Phrase

1. n. A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase.

2. v. t. To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style.

3. v. i. To use proper or fine phrases.

Definition of Phrase

1. to express in words [v PHRASED, PHRASING, PHRASES]

Medical Definition of Phrase

1. 1. A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase. ""Convey" the wise it call. "Steal!" foh! a fico for the phrase." (Shak) 2. A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human. 3. A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression. "Phrases of the hearth." "Thou speak'st In better phrase and matter than thou didst." (Shak) 4. A short clause or portion of a period. A composition consists first of sentences, or periods; these are subdivided into sections, and these into phrases. Phrase book, a book of idiomatic phrases. Origin: F, fr. L. Phrasis diction, phraseology, Gr, fr. To speak. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phrase

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Phragmites
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