Phrase

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Phrase [1]

(1): ( n.) A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.

(2): ( n.) A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase.

(3): ( v. i.) To use proper or fine phrases.

(4): ( n.) A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression.

(5): ( n.) A short clause or portion of a period.

(6): ( v. i.) To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.

(7): ( v. t.) To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style.

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