The difference between Locution and Phrase
When used as nouns, locution means a phrase or expression connected to an individual or a group of individuals through repeated usage, whereas phrase means a short written or spoken expression.
Phrase is also verb with the meaning: to express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.
check bellow for the other definitions of Locution and Phrase
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Locution as a noun:
A phrase or expression connected to an individual or a group of individuals through repeated usage.
Examples:
"The television show host is widely recognized for his all-too-common locutions."
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Locution as a noun:
The use of a word or phrase in an unusual or specialized way.
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Locution as a noun (religion):
A supernatural revelation where a religious figure, statue or icon speaks, usually to a saint.
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Phrase as a noun:
A short written or spoken expression.
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Phrase as a noun (grammar):
A word or 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.
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Phrase as a noun (music):
A small section of music in a larger piece.
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Phrase as a noun (archaic):
A mode or form of speech; diction; expression.
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Phrase as a verb (transitive):
To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.
Examples:
"I wasn't sure how to phrase my condolences without sounding patronising."
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Phrase as a verb (intransitive, music):
To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.
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Phrase as a verb (transitive, music):
To divide into melodic phrases.