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/
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
Phase derives from Greek 'phasis', originally an astronomical term describing the changing appearance of the moon. It referred to each distinct stage as the moon progressed from crescent to full moon.
Breakdown
phasis (Greek: appearance, phase) — the root noun directly denoting visible appearance or manifestation, particularly of celestial bodies.
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📝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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