noun Download 🔗Share A short written or spoken expression. Examples : "My mom used the phrase "Think before you speak" often. " language linguistics phrase writing essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (grammar) A word or group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, usually consisting of a head, or central word, and elaborating words. Examples : "My favorite phrase for encouraging my daughter is "You've got this!" " grammar linguistics language word essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small section of music in a larger piece. Examples : "The piano piece had a beautiful, slow phrase at the beginning. " music part essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mode or form of speech; diction; expression. Examples : "My sister used a playful phrase to describe her new haircut: "a bob with a bounce." " language style communication linguistics essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words. Examples : "The student phrased their answer to the question carefully, using precise vocabulary. " language writing communication essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To perform a passage with the correct phrasing. Examples : "The musician practiced phrasing the melody carefully so that each note flowed smoothly into the next. " music language essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To divide into melodic phrases. Examples : "The musician carefully phrased the melody, making each section distinct and beautiful. " music language essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading