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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)
phrase
/fɹeɪz/
noun1 of 2
a group of words that forms a unit and expresses a single meaning
- “I have to learn many words and phrases by heart.”Tatoeba
- “There's no need to try to translate a phrase word-for-word.”Tatoeba
Sentences from Tatoeba show real usage. A word can have several meanings, so a sentence may use another one.
verb2 of 2
To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.
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Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)