phrase
English translation: a part of a sentence
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| 20:12 Jan 14, 2003 |
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|  Selected response from: Kim Metzger Mexico Local time: 22:48 | |||
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| 4 +3 | A part of a sentence |
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| 5 +1 | Indeed |
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| 4 +2 | what is the meaning of that? |
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| 2 | another way of saying |
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Answers
2 mins confidence: 
peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1Indeed Explanation: what do YOU mean? |
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5 mins confidence: 
peer agreement (net): +2
peer agreement (net): +2what is the meaning of that? Explanation: What does that mean? / What's its meaning? I don't know that I'm sure I know what you mean, though. More context would be helpful. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2003-01-14 20:21:06 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- If you want the meaning of \"phrase\" (doesn\'t seem likely, but I suppose if you typed it into the box, it\'s possible..): \"1. A sequence of words intended to have meaning. 2.a. A characteristic way or mode of expression. b. A brief, apt, and cogent expression. 3.A word or group of words read or spoken as a unit and separated by pauses or other junctures. 4.Grammar. Two or more words in sequence that form a syntactic unit that is less than a complete sentence. 5.Music. A segment of a composition, usually consisting of four or eight measures. 6.A series of dance movements forming a unit in a choreographic pattern.\" The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2003-01-14 20:22:02 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Phrase is also a verb - to phrase \"1.To express orally or in writing: The speaker phrased several opinions. 2.To pace or mark off (something read aloud or spoken) by pauses. 3.Music. a. To divide (a passage) into phrases. b. To combine (notes) in a phrase. 1.To make or render phrases, as in reading aloud. 2.Music. To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.\" The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language |
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6 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +3
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