Word PHASE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

phase

🇺🇸 [feɪz]

Meanings

A distinct period or stage in a process of development or change. It can refer to a temporary or transitional period in a larger cycle. A phase often represents a specific segment in a series of events or activities.

Examples

• The project is in its final phase before completion.
• She went through a rebellious phase during her teenage years.
• The moon appears in different phases as it orbits the Earth.

Synonyms

stage • period • segment

Antonyms

continuity • stability • permanence