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A phrase is a group of words that doesn't contain both a subject and a verb. They are never complete thoughts.

Example: Walked into the sky.

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What is the definition of Seni seviyorum?

"Before you can have the definition of Seni seviyorum you need to know what language it is. It is Turkish for I love you , and found in a Turkish phrase book."


How many definitions are there for idiom?

There are multiple definitions for the term "idiom," but generally it refers to a phrase or expression with a meaning that cannot be derived from the individual words in the phrase. It can also refer to a characteristic mode of expression in music, art, or literature.


What noun comes from define?

The corresponding noun to the verb define is definition


How can you understand the meaning of an unfamiliar phrase or idiom?

You're going to have a hard time understanding idioms because the definition is a phrase that makes no sense unless you know the definition! Phrases can be understood by the context, as in the sentence "He was dancing to beat the band, and everyone was amazed at his energy." You can figure out that "to beat the band" basically means he was really dancing hard, even if you are not familar with the phrase.


How can the term phrase best be defined?

A phrase is a group of words that work together to express a single idea but does not contain a subject and verb combination that expresses a complete thought. Phrases can function as nouns, verbs, adjectives, or adverbs in a sentence. Examples include "in the morning" (prepositional phrase), "running quickly" (participial phrase), and "to the store" (infinitive phrase).