Phrase

Tamil Dictionary definitions for Phrase

Phrase : (முற்று வினையற்ற) சொற்றொடர்

Phrase : (முற்று வினையற்ற) சொற்றொடர்,சொற்றொடர்

Phrase definition

Noun.

  1. A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase.
  2. A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.
  3. A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression.
  4. A short clause or portion of a period.

Transitive verb. To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style.

Intransitive verb.

  1. To use proper or fine phrases.
  2. To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.