Phrase
Definition of Phrase
| n. | 1. | 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. | | 2. | A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human. | | 3. | A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression. | | 4. | (Mus.) A short clause or portion of a period. | | v. t. | 1. | To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style. | | v. i. | 1. | To use proper or fine phrases. | | 2. | (Mus.) To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4. |
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