Synonyms for

Phase

Verb / feɪz / Another word for phase — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A stage in a process of change or development.

Synonyms & similar words

phaseangle form stage stage step period cycle process transition interval moment time episode part aspect facet feature element portion component level graduation

Synonyms by register

Formal

stage step period era

Informal

part bit stage step

Literary

chapter act season

Antonyms

entirety whole completion conjunction unity simultaneity

Common collocations

  • initial phase
  • final phase
  • development phase
  • early phase
  • later phase
  • critical phase
  • next phase
  • phase shift

Word family

noun phase
verb phase
adjective phasal

Usage note

Often used to describe distinct stages in a process or development. Can also refer to a specific appearance or state of something, like the phases of the moon.

Example sentences

  1. The moon goes through different phases throughout the month.
  2. I'm in the phase of learning how to ride my bike without training wheels.
  3. The company is in the expansion phase, meaning they are opening more stores.
  4. The project is currently in the planning phase.
  5. The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly during the pupa phase.

Quotes

  • Every phase of our life belongs to us. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. - Lao Tzu
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs

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