Phrase

/freɪz/ noun

Definition

A phrase is a small group of words that work together as a unit but do not usually form a complete sentence.

Etymology

From Greek 'phrasis' meaning 'speech, way of speaking', from 'phrazein' meaning 'to tell, declare'. It came into English through Latin and French.

Kelly Says

Phrases are like Lego chunks of language: you snap them together to build full sentences. Once you start noticing phrases, you can copy them as ready-made patterns to sound more natural in any language.

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