phrase — a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Pronunciation (IPA): /freɪz/
Korean meaning: 구, 어구 (문법적으로 하나의 단위를 이루는 단어들의 모음)
Korean pronunciation: 프레이즈 (강세: 프레이즈)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's favorite phrase was 'Money doesn't grow on trees' - she said it every time I asked for allowance.
- I need to phrase my resignation letter so it doesn't sound like I hate my boss.
- The phrase 'Netflix and chill' has a completely different meaning than what my parents think.
phrase
NOUN//freɪz//
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
The phrase became famous around the world.
She wrote down a useful phrase for travelers. (WORDS + EXPRESSION = PHRASE → a small group of words that expresses an idea)
A powerful phrase stays long after the gaze fades away.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'phrase' and Latin 'phrasis', derived from Greek 'phrasis' meaning 'speech' or 'way of speaking', from the verb 'phrazein' meaning 'to speak' or 'to tell'.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's favorite phrase was 'Money doesn't grow on trees' - she said it every time I asked for allowance.”
“I need to phrase my resignation letter so it doesn't sound like I hate my boss.”
“The phrase 'Netflix and chill' has a completely different meaning than what my parents think.”
“Students should learn common phrases for academic writing.”
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