Meaning
One stage in the way something changes or grows over time.
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Word origin
From Greek phasis, meaning appearance, from phainein, to show - first used for the changing appearances of the moon.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- phasis
- English cognates
- phenomenon
Examples
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Big projects are often split into phases, done one after another.
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The phases of the moon are the shapes it seems to take.
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Just a phase means behaviour that will pass with time.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 32, lesson 7: phase, abroad, analysis and 7 more words.