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Phrase

Definition:

A phrase is a group of words that work together to convey a specific meaning, but it lacks a subject and a predicate required to form a complete sentence.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A group of words used together in a particular way.
2. A short musical passage or motif.

Usages:

- In linguistics, a phrase is a sequence of grammatically connected words forming part of a sentence.
- In music, a phrase refers to a short musical idea or motif.

Examples:

1. She bought a new red dress. (Noun phrase)
2. After the rain, the sun began to shine. (Prepositional phrase)
3. At midnight, the clock chimed twelve times. (Adverbial phrase)
4. Having lived in London, he is familiar with the city's streets. (Participial phrase)

Additional Information:

For more information about phrases and their types, you can refer to the following books on Amazon:
- English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy
- Practical English Usage by Michael Swan
- Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English by Douglas Biber