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Phrases

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

Definition

A small group of words that express a particular idea or meaning.

Synonyms & similar words

word musicalphrase idiom setphrase idiomaticexpression formulate phrase articulate givevoice phrasalidiom expression statement term locution idiom saying wording verbiage utterance formulation sentence clause vocabulary language jargon slang diction proverb

Synonyms by register

Formal

expressions utterances statements formulations

Informal

sayings lines bits words

Literary

utterances dictions sayings

Antonyms

silence monosyllable taciturnity reticence unspokenness

Common collocations

  • key phrases
  • common phrases
  • catch phrases
  • opening phrases
  • closing phrases
  • stock phrases
  • set phrases

Word family

noun phrase
verb phrase
adjective phrasal

Usage note

As a noun, 'phrases' refers to groups of words. As a verb, it means to express something in words. Be mindful of context to distinguish between the two.

Example sentences

  1. He wrote down some useful phrases in his notebook.
  2. She practiced the phrases for her speech.
  3. The teacher explained the meaning of the phrases to the students.
  4. The book is full of interesting phrases.
  5. He used a lot of cliched phrases in his essay.

Quotes

  • 'Every man's memory is his private literature.' - Aldous Huxley
  • 'Language is the dress of thought.' - Samuel Johnson
  • 'Words are but pictures of our thoughts.' - John Dryden

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