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
In the center of the frame, a teacher points to individual words written on colorful cards spread across a desk. The student carefully groups three cards together that form a complete thought. The teacher nods approvingly as the student creates another small cluster of related words. Other students lean in to watch as word cards get arranged into logical units. small groups of words standing together as conceptual units
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🌳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'.
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“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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