phrase

Everyday

1. A small group of words that go together but is not a whole sentence. tree →
2. A common saying or expression. tree →
3. (verb) To say or write something in a particular way. tree →
4. (music) A short part of a tune. tree →

In the lessons

In English lessons: noun phrase, adverbial phrase, fronted phrases. In maths, the phrase "in all" or "how many more" tells you what to do. Phrases: turn of phrase, phrase book, phrase it differently.

Examples

• "In the morning" is a phrase, not a sentence. tree →
• "Break a leg" is a funny phrase that means good luck. tree →
• Can you phrase your question more clearly? tree →
• The phrase "how many left" tells you to subtract. tree →
• Learn the phrases in the French phrase book. tree →
• She has a nice turn of phrase. tree →
• Play the first phrase of the song again. tree →

Note

A phrase has no main verb with its own subject (a clause does). Do not confuse with "phase" (a stage). Pronounced "frayz". Key maths phrases: "in all" (add), "left" (subtract), "each" (multiply or divide).

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Commentators note that a phrase such as the "thirty-two paths of wisdom" is a key saying in the book, made of ten numbers and twenty-two letters. In the primary lessons: In English lessons: noun phrase, adverbial phrase, fronted phrases. In maths, the phrase "in all" or "how many more" tells you what to do. Phrases: turn of phrase, phrase book, phrase it differently.

Examples

• The Hebrew version of Rabbi Judah Ha Levi concludes with the phrase, ** and said of him. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
• Midrash Tanchuma 1:5 on [Genesis 1:1], Zohar 1:3a inter alia.] [note 8: Though the phrase is usually translated the ‘Thirty-Two Paths’, I find that the alliteration of ‘Wondrous Ways of Wisdom’ neatly approximates the SY’s choice of poetic vocabulary. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →

Note

A phrase has no main verb with its own subject (a clause does). Do not confuse with "phase" (a stage). Pronounced "frayz". Key maths phrases: "in all" (add), "left" (subtract), "each" (multiply or divide).