“Fraise” or “Frays” or “Phrase”

Overview

fraise / frays / phrase are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

fraise: (noun) a ruff for the neck worn in the 16th century. (noun) sloping or horizontal rampart of pointed stakes.

frays: (verb) wear away by rubbing.

phrase: (noun) an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence. (noun) a short musical passage. (noun) dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence. (verb) divide, combine, or mark into phrases.

Pronunciation

fraise: NA

frays: NA

phrase: f·r·EY·z

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