Synonyms for

Phrase

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

Definition

A small group of words that expresses an idea or concept.

Synonyms & similar words

givevoice formulate idiomaticexpression word phrasalidiom articulate musicalphrase idiom setphrase expression saying idiom proverb adage maxim quote cliché motto axiom byword catchphrase watchword slogan tagline epigram dictum sentiment wording verbiage

Synonyms by register

Formal

expression utterance statement wording

Informal

saying line bit wording

Literary

turn of phrase diction idiom

Antonyms

silence word utterance sound noise speech

Common collocations

  • catchphrase
  • key phrase
  • opening phrase
  • closing phrase
  • common phrase
  • short phrase
  • specific phrase
  • well-known phrase

Word family

noun phrase
verb phrase
adjective phrasal

Usage note

As a noun, 'phrase' refers to a group of words that forms a meaningful unit but is not a complete sentence. As a verb, it means to express something in particular words.

Example sentences

  1. She repeated the same phrase over and over again.
  2. The phrase 'break a leg' means good luck.
  3. He struggled to remember the phrase for the spelling bee.
  4. The song's catchy phrase got stuck in my head.
  5. The teacher taught the students how to identify a phrase in a sentence.

Quotes

  • 'Actions speak louder than words' is a popular phrase that means what you do is more important than what you say.
  • The phrase 'all is fair in love and war' means that anything goes in those situations.
  • The phrase 'keep your friends close, but your enemies closer' is often attributed to Sun Tzu.

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