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phase
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- pronunciation:
- feIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a particular stage in a cycle of development or process of change.
The "terrible twos" is a phase of early childhood when children say no a lot.We're in the planning phase of building a new house.- synonyms:
- stage
- similar words:
- degree, period, point, step, time
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| definition 2: |
one of the stages of the moon or smaller planets as they change their relation to the sun. A phase is shown by how much of the moon's or planet's lighted area can be seen.
In its full phase, the moon is completely round and very bright.- similar words:
- appearance, aspect, figure, form, look, shape, stage
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| related words: |
condition, jump |
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