phrases
Pronunciación: [freɪzɪz]
Palabra
Contexto: «language»
(noun) a group of words that work together to have a specific meaning. Phrases can be part of sentences, like 'good morning' or 'take a break'.
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She often uses nice phrases in her writing to make it more interesting.
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He didn't understand the phrases used in that poetry because it was too complicated.
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What phrases do you like to use when you greet someone?
Contexto: «music»
(noun) a small section of a song or piece of music that usually has a melody. It's like a part of the music where you can recognize a tune.
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The singer's phrases in the song are really catchy and easy to remember.
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The phrases in that song don't blend well together, making it hard to enjoy.
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Can you hum the main phrases of your favorite song?
Contexto: «grammar»
(noun) a group of words that doesn't have a subject and a verb but still carries meaning. For example, 'in the park' is a phrase, but it isn't a complete sentence.
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We learned about phrases in class that help make our writing clearer.
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His sentence was missing phrases, making it confusing to read.
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What phrases can you think of that describe where you live?
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