phrases
word · lemma: phrase
/ˈfɹeɪzəz/
/fɹˈeɪzɪz/
Definition
Short groups of words that are used together, often having a particular meaning or used in a certain way. A phrase is less than a full sentence.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English; 'phrase' does not mean 'sentence'. Frequently used with 'common phrases', 'useful phrases', and in language learning. Avoid confusing with 'sentence' (longer, complete thought).
Spanish: frases - expresionesPortuguese (BR): frases - expressõesPortuguese (PT): frases - expressõesChinese (Simplified): 短语 - 词组Chinese (Traditional): 片語 - 詞組Hindi: वाक्यांश - मुहावरेArabic: عبارات - تعبيراتBengali: উক্তি - বাক্যাংশRussian: фразы - выраженияJapanese: フレーズ - 表現Vietnamese: cụm từ - thành ngữKorean: 구절 - 표현Turkish: ifadeler - deyimlerUrdu: عبارتیں - جملےIndonesian: frasa - ungkapan
Example Sentences
Can you repeat the phrases after me?
basic
I learned some useful English phrases for traveling.
basic
The book explains grammar and common phrases.
basic
Some phrases in this song are hard to understand.
natural
You should learn a few key phrases before visiting another country.
natural
I love collecting interesting phrases from movies and books.
natural