noun Download 🔗Share A short written or spoken expression. Examples : "The teacher asked us to memorize some common phrases in Spanish. " language linguistics writing word 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 : "The teacher explained several phrases for describing different types of weather. " grammar linguistics language word phrase Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small section of music in a larger piece. Examples : "The pianist practiced the difficult phrases of the sonata until she could play them smoothly. " music part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mode or form of speech; diction; expression. Examples : "The teacher asked us to analyze the phrases in the poem to understand the author's intended meaning. " language linguistics writing style communication word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words. Examples : "She often phrases her requests very politely to get what she wants. " language linguistics communication word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To perform a passage with the correct phrasing. Examples : "The student phrases the piano melody beautifully, giving each musical idea its own unique expression. " music language communication style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To divide into melodic phrases. Examples : "The composer phrases the melody beautifully, creating distinct sections that breathe and flow. " music language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading