phase — a distinct stage in a process of change or development
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a distinct stage in a process of change or development
Pronunciation (IPA): /feɪz/
Korean meaning: 변화나 발전 과정에서의 뚜렷한 단계
Korean pronunciation: 페이즈 (강세: 페이즈)
Example Sentences
- My mom said my rebellious teenage phase was just a phase, but I'm still waiting for it to end... I'm 30 now.
- The company will phase out plastic bags and phase in paper bags by next year.
- During the exam preparation phase, students become nocturnal creatures who survive on coffee and ramen.
phase
NOUN//feɪz//
a distinct stage in a process of change or development
The project enters a new phase as construction begins.
A new phase can change your days — one bold step opens unexpected ways.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'phasis'에서 유래되었으며, 원래 달의 모양 변화를 나타내는 천문학 용어였습니다. 달이 초승달에서 보름달로 변하는 각 단계를 phase라고 불렀죠.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom said my rebellious teenage phase was just a phase, but I'm still waiting for it to end... I'm 30 now.”
“The company will phase out plastic bags and phase in paper bags by next year.”
“During the exam preparation phase, students become nocturnal creatures who survive on coffee and ramen.”
“The moon's phases have been used to track time for thousands of years.”
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