| Phrase |
n. |
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. |
| Phrase |
n. |
A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human. |
| Phrase |
n. |
A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression. |
| Phrase |
n. |
A short clause or portion of a period. |
| Phrase |
v. t. |
To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style. |
| Phrase |
v. i. |
To use proper or fine phrases. |
| Phrase |
v. i. |
To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4. |
| Phrased |
imp. & p. p. |
of Phrase |
| Phraseless |
a. |
Indescribable. |
| Phraseogram |
n. |
A symbol for a phrase. |
| Phraseologic |
a. |
Alt. of Phraseological |
| Phraseological |
a. |
Of or pertaining to phraseology; consisting of a peculiar form of words. |
| Phraseologist |
n. |
A collector or coiner of phrases. |
| Phraseology |
n. |
Manner of expression; peculiarity of diction; style. |
| Phraseology |
n. |
A collection of phrases; a phrase book. |
