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Vocabulary Entry
phrase
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A group of words that express a particular idea or concept.
Example Sentences
"The phrase 'better late than never' is often used to comfort someone who is tardy."
"She loves to collect interesting phrases from her favorite books."
"The teacher asked the students to write a phrase that describes their summer vacation."
V
verb
To express something in a particular way using words.
Example Sentences
"He tried to phrase his request more politely."
"It's important to phrase your ideas clearly during the presentation."
"She often phrases her thoughts in a way that makes them easy to understand."