phrase

A noun referring to a small group of words that together form a conceptual unit, often used in grammar and linguistics.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшую группу слов, которые вместе образуют смысловую единицу, часто используемую в грамматике и лингвистике.esSustantivo que designa un pequeño grupo de palabras que forman una unidad de sentido, usado a menudo en gramática y lingüística; también puede referirse a una expresión o modo de decir algo.frNom désignant un petit groupe de mots qui forment ensemble une unité de sens, souvent utilisé en grammaire et en linguistique, ainsi qu'une suite de mots exprimant une idée complète.deEine kleine Gruppe von Wörtern, die zusammen eine sinntragende Einheit bilden, häufig in der Grammatik und Linguistik verwendet; auch eine feste Wendung oder Redewendung.ptSubstantivo que designa um pequeno grupo de palavras que juntas formam uma unidade de sentido, muito usado em gramática e linguística. Também pode indicar uma expressão ou modo de dizer característico de uma língua ou de uma pessoa.zh名词，指一组共同构成一个意义单位的词，常用于语法和语言学中。也可指表达方式或说法。arاسم يدل على مجموعة صغيرة من الكلمات تشكل معًا وحدة دلالية، ويُستخدم كثيرًا في النحو واللسانيات.

1. Grammatical unit A2 formal

   A small group of words that forms a meaningful unit within a clause or sentence.

   • The noun phrase 'the big red car' is the subject of the sentence.
   • She used a prepositional phrase to describe the location.
   • In grammar, a phrase does not contain a finite verb.

   ruФразаesSintagmafrSyntagmedePhraseptLocuçãozh短语arعبارة

   Sinônimos: syntagmsyntagma

2. Fixed expression B1 formal

   A short, often idiomatic, group of words that has a particular meaning.

   • The phrase 'break a leg' is used to wish someone good luck.
   • He used a common phrase to express his surprise.
   • Learning common phrases helps with fluency in a new language.

   ruФразаesExpresión fijafrLocution figéedeWendungptExpressão fixazh短语arعبارة

   Sinônimos: expressionidiomlocutionset phrase

3. Short saying or motto B2 formal

   A concise and memorable expression of an idea or principle.

   • The company's motto is a simple phrase: 'Quality first'.
   • She ended her speech with a powerful phrase about unity.
   • The phrase 'carpe diem' encourages people to seize the day.

   ruФразаesFrase o máxima brevefrSentence ou devise concisedeAusspruchptFrasezh短语arعبارة

   Sinônimos: adageaphorismcatchphrasedictumepigramexpressionmaximmottoproverbsawsayingslogan

• phrases plural form
• phrases' possessive plural form
• phrase's possessive singular form

A verb used to express the act of expressing something in a particular way or choosing specific words to convey meaning.

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения действия по формулированию чего-либо определённым образом или выбору конкретных слов для передачи смысла.esVerbo que designa la acción de expresar algo de cierta manera o elegir las palabras concretas para transmitir un significado.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action de formuler quelque chose d'une certaine manière ou de choisir des mots spécifiques pour transmettre un sens.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um auszudrücken, dass man etwas auf eine bestimmte Weise formuliert oder konkrete Worte wählt, um einen Sinn zu vermitteln.ptVerbo usado para expressar a ação de formular algo de determinada maneira ou escolher palavras específicas para transmitir um sentido.zh动词，指用特定的方式表达或措辞，即选择具体的词语来传达意思。arفعل يُستخدم للتعبير عن صياغة شيء ما بطريقة معينة أو اختيار كلمات محددة لإيصال المعنى.

1. Express in words B1 formal

   To express something in a particular way using words.

   • She phrased her question carefully to avoid confusion.
   • He phrased the apology in a sincere manner.
   • The politician phrased his response diplomatically.

   ruФормулироватьesExpresar en palabrasfrExprimer en motsdeFormulierenptExpressar em palavraszh措辞arصياغة الكلام

   Sinônimos: articulatecouchexpressformulateframeputstateutterword

2. Write or speak in a specific style B2 formal

   To compose or articulate a statement with a particular style or tone.

   • The author phrased the passage in a poetic style.
   • She phrased the instructions in simple language for the children.
   • He phrased his criticism in a constructive way.

   ruФормулироватьesExpresar con palabrasfrformulerdeFormulierenptFormularzh措辞arصياغة

   Sinônimos: articulatecouchexpressformulateframeputstatestylevoiceword

• phrased past participle
• phrased past simple
• phrasing present participle
• phrases third person singular