PHRASES Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word phrases. (close relations)
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| proverbs | nounn | |||||
noun • an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon) | ||||||
| words | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • the words that are spoken • the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number • language that is spoken or written • an angry dispute • words making up the dialogue of a play | ||||||
| adages | nounn | |||||
noun • a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people | ||||||
| aphorisms | nounn | |||||
noun • a short pithy instructive saying | ||||||
| catchphrases | nounn | |||||
noun • a phrase that has become a catchword | ||||||
| expressions | nounn | |||||
noun • the feelings expressed on a person's face • expression without words • the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations • the style of expressing yourself • a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement • (genetics) the process of expressing a gene • a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit • the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing | ||||||
| idioms | nounn | |||||
noun • a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language • the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people • the style of a particular artist or school or movement • an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up | ||||||
| locutions | nounn | |||||
noun • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | ||||||
| maxims | nounn | |||||
noun • a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits • English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916) | ||||||
| mottos | nounn | |||||
noun • a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual | ||||||
| remarks | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information • explicit notice verb • make mention of • make or write a comment on | ||||||
| saws | verbv | |||||
noun • a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people • hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting • a power tool for cutting wood verb • cut with a saw | ||||||
| sayings | nounn | |||||
noun • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | ||||||
| statements | nounn | |||||
noun • a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc • a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true • (music) the presentation of a musical theme • a nonverbal message • the act of affirming or asserting or stating something • (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program • a document showing credits and debits | ||||||
| utterances | nounn | |||||
noun • the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication | ||||||
| articulate | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language • consisting of segments held together by joints verb • provide with a joint • put into words or an expression • speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way • unite by forming a joint or joints • express or state clearly | ||||||
| formulate | verbv | |||||
verb • elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses • come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort • put into words or an expression • prepare according to a formula | ||||||
| idiom | nounn | |||||
noun • a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language • the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people • the style of a particular artist or school or movement • an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up | ||||||
| locution | nounn | |||||
noun • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | ||||||
| word | nounn | |||||
noun • a unit of language that native speakers can identify • the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) • a brief statement • the sacred writings of the Christian religions • information about recent and important events • a verbal command for action • an exchange of views on some topic • a promise • a string of bits stored in computer memory • a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group verb • put into words or an expression | ||||||
