a group of words (without a finite verb) forming part of sentence, e.g. 'in the garden', 'in order to', 'first of all'; to express something in words
group of words; way of speaking
Cases of word usage
1) the use of (especially) a pronoun to avoid repetition of a noun or phrase e.g. 'it' in 'I found a cheap camera and I bought it' (anaphora)
2) a phrase used often and by many people (usually for a short period) (catchphrase)
3) a word, phrase or sentence calling for punishment, injury or destruction (curse)
4) an adjective or phrase used to describe the character of a person or thing, as in 'Alfred the Great' (epithet)
5) a word, phrase etc used to express surprise, strong feeling etc (exclamation)
6) (an instance of) the process of expressing; a word or phrase (expression)
7) (used after a word or phrase which is going to be explained) that is; which means (i.e.)
8) a metallic ringing sound (as of coils, keys or small bells); a short and simple phrase or poem, especially with a simple tune, that is easily remembered (jingle)
9) (used in compounds) full of strong (e.g. good) intentions; what is understood by a word, phrase etc (meaning)
10) a short sentence or phrase used as a guide or rule of behaviour, as used by a school, club etc or expressed as a personal rule of conduct (motto)