Phrase
41phrase — n 1. word group, unit, construction, term; clause, sentence, verse; portion, part, passage, excerpt; noun phrase, verb phrase, adverbial phrase, adjectival phrase. 2. phraseology, way of speaking, phrasing, manner of expression, mode of speaking; …
42Phrase — 1Phra|se die; , n <über spätlat. phrasis aus gr. phrásis, Gen. phráseōs »das Sprechen, Ausdruck« zu phrázein »zeigen, darlegen«>: 1. a) Satz; typische Wortverbindung, Redensart, Redewendung; b) aus einem Einzelwort od. aus mehreren eine… …
43phrase — phrase1 [ freız ] noun count *** 1. ) LINGUISTICS a group of words that form a unit within a CLAUSE (=a group of words containing a subject and verb.): the ways in which words combine to form phrases and sentences 2. ) a group of words that are… …
44phrase — 1. noun an elegant phrase Syn: expression, construction, term, turn of phrase, idiom, saying 2. verb how did you phrase the question? Syn: express, put into words, put, word, formulate, couch, frame …
45phrase — I. noun Etymology: Latin phrasis, from Greek, from phrazein to point out, explain, tell Date: 1530 1. a characteristic manner or style of expression ; diction 2. a. a brief expression; especially catchphrase b. word …
46Phrase — 1. Allgemeinplatz, Banalität, Binsenweisheit, Floskel, leeres Wort, Plattheit, Redensart; (geh.): Plattitüde; (bildungsspr.): Trivialität, Truismus; (ugs.): alter Hut, kalter Kaffee; (abwertend): Gemeinplatz, Wortgeklingel; (oft abwertend):… …
47Phrase — * Getretener Quark wird breit, nicht stark. «Goethe, Buch der Sprüche» Das Schlagwort ist eine Idee auf dem Wege zur Phrase. «Rolf Haller» Die großen Dinge haben einen tödlichen Feind: die großen Worte. «Hans Krailsheimer» Wenn die Menschheit… …
48phrase — 1. noun familiar words and phrases Syn: expression, group of words, construction, locution, term, turn of phrase; idiom, idiomatic expression; saying, tag 2. verb how could I phrase the question? Syn: express, put into words, put …
49phrase*/*/*/ — [freɪz] noun [C] I 1) a group of words that are used together in a fixed expression Several of those interviewed used the phrase ‘being my own boss .[/ex] 2) linguistics a group of words that form a unit within a CLAUSE (= a group of words… …
50phrase — n. & v. n. 1 a group of words forming a conceptual unit, but not a sentence. 2 an idiomatic or short pithy expression. 3 a manner or mode of expression (a nice turn of phrase). 4 Mus. a group of notes forming a distinct unit within a larger piece …
