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Phrase

A phrase is a small group of words that form a meaningful unit within a sentence.

Meanings and Usages:

1. Noun: In grammar, a phrase is a group of words that lack a subject, a predicate, or both, but functions as a single part of speech.
2. Verb: To phrase means to express or phrase something in a particular way.
3. Adjective: Describing something as phrasal means it is related to or characteristic of phrases.

Examples:

Meaning 1 - Noun:

"I saw a shooting star."
In this sentence, "a shooting star" is an example of a phrase functioning as a noun.

Meaning 2 - Verb:

"She skillfully phrased her apology."
Here, the verb phrase means that she expressed her apology skillfully.

Meaning 3 - Adjective:

"The phrasal structure of the poem gave it a unique rhythm."
In this example, the adjective phrasal describes the structure of the poem, emphasizing its unique rhythm.

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