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PHRASES Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word phrases. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For PHRASES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for phrases, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
expression arrange construction dance dancing evince express locution order passage put saltation saying show terpsichore
Phrases (3)
grammatical constructionmusical passageset up

Alternatives for PROVERBS

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