phrase

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A group of words that go together and act as a unit, but do not form a full sentence.

   "In the morning" is a common phrase used to talk about time.

2. 2
   noun

   A short expression or set way of saying something.

   "Break a leg" is a phrase that means good luck.

3. 3
   verb

   To express something in a particular choice of words.

   I wasn't sure how to phrase my apology without sounding rude.

From Late Latin phrasis (“diction”), from Ancient Greek φράσις (phrásis, “manner of expression”), from φράζω (phrázō, “to tell, express”).

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