Phrase (definition)

A phrase is a group of words that functions as a unit in the context of a sentence. Usually each phrase has a central word called the head, and a series of modifiers.

See Also

• Noun Phrase (definition)
• Verb Phrase (definition)
• Adjective Phrase (definition)
• Prepositional Phrase (definitions)
• Adverb Phrase (definitions)

External Links

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phrase

• http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsAPhrase.htm

• http://www.mywire.com/a/Intl-Enc-Linguistics/Phrase-Structure/9460992/

References

• Crystal, David. (1997) A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. Oxford, UK: Blackwell.
• Carnie, Andrew (2006) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. Malden: Wiley-Blackwell.