eg the phrase ‘pet Siamese cat’ would be replaced by the single word ‘cat’ and still have the same basic meaning. We use phrases to add more detail to our writing.

Words are the most basic element of a sentence. Phrases are single ... This clip is suitable for teaching English at Key Stage 3 or Third Level.

"Even if you’re traveling somewhere where many people speak English, learning a few basic phrases in the local language makes a huge difference," Noël Wolf, a Babbel language teacher ...