Word PHRASE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

phrase

🇺🇸 [freɪz]

Meanings

A small group of words that work together to convey a particular meaning. A phrase is not a complete sentence but can be part of a larger sentence. It can be idiomatic or used in a specific context to express a thought or idea.

Examples

• He used a common phrase to explain his feelings.
• The phrase 'break a leg' is often used in the theater industry.
• She has a way of turning every sentence into a meaningful phrase.

Synonyms

expression • saying • idiom

Antonyms

sentence • clause • statement