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phrase

/freɪz/

[/freɪz/]

a small group of words

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A phrase is a small group of words that work together but do not form a full sentence. 'In the morning' is a phrase.

Example

Underline the phrase that describes the place.

Underline the phrase that describes the place.

Etymology

From Greek 'phrasis' meaning a way of speaking.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in grammar lessons on sentence parts.

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