Word Meaning

phrase definition and meaning

n. A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase.
n. A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.
n. A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression.
n. A short clause or portion of a period.
v. t. To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style.
v. i. To use proper or fine phrases.
v. i. To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.

Crossword clues for phrase

- A particular expression
- Express in words
- Expression
- Expression upsets Sherpa
- He raps using a few words
- Idiom
- Language aid, ... book
- Part of a sentence
- Part of sentence
- pithy expression
- Put into words
- Quietly share unusual expression
- Saying
- Sequence of words
- Small group of words
- Trite remark