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

  1. 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."

  2. Locution as a noun:

    The use of a word or phrase in an unusual or specialized way.

  3. Locution as a noun (religion):

    A supernatural revelation where a religious figure, statue or icon speaks, usually to a saint.

  1. Phrase as a noun:

    A short written or spoken expression.

  2. 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.

  3. Phrase as a noun (music):

    A small section of music in a larger piece.

  4. Phrase as a noun (archaic):

    A mode or form of speech; diction; expression.

  1. 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."

  2. Phrase as a verb (intransitive, music):

    To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.

  3. Phrase as a verb (transitive, music):

    To divide into melodic phrases.

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