phrases
plural of phrase
phrases
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of phrase
• E sharps, E-sharps, Sherpas, Spehars, e sharps, e-sharps, pashers, phasers, seraphs, shapers, sherpas, shrapes, sphears
Source: Wiktionary
Phrase, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. phrasis diction, phraseology, Gr.
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. "Convey" the wise it call. "Steal!" foh! a fico for the phrase. Shak.
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. "Phrases of the hearth." Tennyson. Thou speak'st In better phrase and matter than thou didst. Shak.
4. (Mus.)
Definition: A short clause or portion of a period.
Note: A composition consists first of sentences, or periods; these are subdivided into sections, and these into phrases. Phrase book, a book of idiomatic phrases. J. S. Blackie.
Phrase, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Phrased; p. pr. & vb. n. Phrasing.] Etym: [Cf. F. phraser.]
Definition: To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style. "These suns -- for so they phrase 'em." Shak.
Phrase, v. i.
1. To use proper or fine phrases. [R.]
2. (Mus.)
Definition: To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 June 2025
(noun) members of a family line; “his people have been farmers for generations”; “are your people still alive?”
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