English · Culture & Society
phrase
/freɪz/
[/freɪz/]
a small group of words
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A phrase is a small group of words that work together but do not form a full sentence. 'In the morning' is a phrase.
Example
Underline the phrase that describes the place.
Underline the phrase that describes the place.
Etymology
From Greek 'phrasis' meaning a way of speaking.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in grammar lessons on sentence parts.