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phrase

 
 
pronunciation:
freIz
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a group of words forming part of a sentence but not having both a subject and a verb.
"In the kitchen" and "taking a shower" are phrases, not sentences.
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similar words:
clause
definition 2: a short and familiar expression.
"Have a nice day" is a common phrase in America.
synonyms:
expression
similar words:
proverb, saying
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