Simple meaning
What does Phrase mean?
Phrase means a short group of words.
Dictionary definition
A small group of words that work together.
Example sentences
Phrase in a sentence
easy
Our class learned phrase during reading today.
medium
In writing workshop, we used phrase to explain the story clearly.
hard
The passage shows how phrase helps readers understand character and meaning.
Synonyms
Words like Phrase
literary termUse for vocabulary used in reading and writing analysis.
story conceptUse for ideas used to understand stories.
Antonyms
Opposite words
literalUse as contrast when meaning is exact rather than creative.
unclearUse when language does not make meaning easy to understand.
Word family
Phrase word family
Base word
phrase
noun
phrase
Base form.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does phrase mean in reading or writing context?
Phrase means phrase means a short group of words.
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Learning paths
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