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phrase
Noun
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A phrase is a short expression.
Sheela liked to use that particular phrase whenever she disagreed with something.
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A phrase is a group of words. Together, they act as a single unit in a sentence.
Within a noun phrase (NP), adjectives function as modifiers.
phrase
Verb
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When you phrase an idea, you express it in words.
list
Noun
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A list is a group of related words, often in some order, often to help you remember something.
I can't remember if we need milk and I've forgotten the shopping list.
Did you call everyone on the phone list?
I'm sorry, I can't talk now. I've got a long list of things to do.
list
Verb
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If you list something, you say or write a number of related things.
OK, let's start the meeting by listing the things to talk about.
The phone book lists five different restaurants in our town.
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If a ship lists, it leans to one side.