Phrase | Mean of phrase in English Dictionary

/ˈfreɪz/

• Noun
• a group of two or more words that express a single idea but do not usually form a complete sentence
1. Answer the questions in complete sentences, not phrases.
2. She used the phrase “I strongly believe” too many times in her speech.
3. Underline the key words or phrases in the paragraph.
4. an adverbial/adjectival phrase
• a brief expression that is commonly used
1. To borrow a phrase from my mother, I spend too much time “watching the boob tube” and not enough time outside.
2. a famous phrase
• a short section of a longer piece of music
1. musical phrases
• Verb

• to say (something) in a particular way
1. He phrased his version of the story in a way that made him look good.
2. The question was awkwardly phrased.
• to perform (a piece of music) with the notes grouped together in a particular way
1. The singer phrased the music beautifully.