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phrase

/freɪz/
phrase freɪz
English Definition
n. a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
中文释义
短语,词组
Significado en Español
frase
한국어 뜻
구, 어구
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cụm từ, ngữ
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Example Sentence

She used a common phrase in her speech.

她在演讲中使用了一个常见的短语。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “phrase”:

  1. A expression
  2. B silence
  3. C word
  4. D letter
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A — expression. “phrase” means n. a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A piece of cake is a common English ______ meaning something very easy.

  1. A number
  2. B machine
  3. C flavor
  4. D phrase
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D — phrase. “phrase” means n. a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit

Common questions about “phrase”

What does “phrase” mean?

phrase — n. a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit. In Chinese: 短语,词组.

How do you pronounce “phrase”?

phrase is pronounced /freɪz/. It breaks into 1 syllable: phrase.

How do you use “phrase” in a sentence?

She used a common phrase in her speech. (她在演讲中使用了一个常见的短语。)

What are synonyms for “phrase”?

expression, saying, term — all close in meaning to phrase (n. a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit).

Is “phrase” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. phrase appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度
1515 / 2445
62% through this level
Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)
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