Phrase vs. Polyword — What's the Difference?

In syntax and grammar, a phrase is a group of words which act together as a grammatical unit. For instance, the English expression "the very happy squirrel" is a noun phrase which contains the adjective phrase "very happy".

(linguistics) A phrase that acts like a single word.

A sequence of words that have meaning, especially when forming part of a sentence.

A characteristic way or mode of expression

A brief, apt, and cogent expression

(Music) A short passage or segment, often consisting of four measures or forming part of a larger unit.

A series of dance movements forming a unit in a choreographic pattern.

To express orally or in writing

To divide (a passage) into phrases.

To combine (notes) in a phrase.

To make or express phrases.

(Music) To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.

A short written or spoken expression.

(grammar) A word or, more commonly, a group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, usually consisting of a head, or central word, and elaborating words.

(music) A small section of music in a larger piece.

(archaic) A mode or form of speech; diction; expression.

(dance) A short individual motion forming part of a choreographed dance.

(transitive) To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.

To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.

To divide into melodic phrases.

A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase.

A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.

A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression.

A short clause or portion of a period.

To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style.

To use proper or fine phrases.

An expression forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence but not containing a finite verb

A short musical passage

An expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up

Put into words or an expression;