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Phrase vs Quote - What's the difference?

phrase | quote |

In archaic terms the difference between phrase and quote

is that phrase is a mode or form of speech; diction; expression while quote is to observe, to take account of.

In transitive terms the difference between phrase and quote

is that phrase is to express (an action, thought or idea) by means of words while quote is to prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.

As nouns the difference between phrase and quote

is that phrase is a short written or spoken expression while quote is a quotation, statement attributed to someone else.

As verbs the difference between phrase and quote

is that phrase is to perform a passage with the correct phrasing while quote is to repeat someone’s exact words.

phrase

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A short written or spoken expression.
  • (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.
  • * {{quote-magazine, date=2013-11-30, volume=409, issue=8864, magazine=(The Economist), author=Paul Davis
  • , title= Letters: Say it as simply as possible , passage=Congratulations on managing to use the phrase “preponderant criterion” in a chart (“ On your marks”, November 9th). Was this the work of a kakorrhaphiophobic journalist set a challenge by his colleagues, or simply an example of glossolalia?}}
  • (music) A small section of music in a larger piece.
  • (archaic) A mode or form of speech; diction; expression.
  • * Tennyson
  • phrases of the hearth
  • * Shakespeare
  • Thou speak'st / In better phrase and matter than thou didst.

    Synonyms

    * (expression) figure of speech, locution * See also

    Derived terms

    * adjective phrase * adverb phrase * antecedent phrase * bombard phrase * catchphrase * consequent phrase * determiner phrase * empty phrase * noun phrase * participial phrase * phrasal * phrase book * phrase structure * phrasemaker * phraseology * prepositional phrase * set phrase * turn a phrase * verb phrase

    See also

    * (wikipedia)

    Verb

    (phras)
  • (music) To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.
  • (music) To divide into melodic phrases.
  • To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of words.
  • * Shakespeare
  • These suns — for so they phrase 'em.

    Derived terms

    * phrasing

    Anagrams

    * ----

    quote

    English

    Verb

  • To repeat someone’s exact words.
  • To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.
  • (Commerce) To name the current price, notably of a financial security.
  • To indicate verbally or by equivalent means the start of a quotation.
  • (archaic) To observe, to take account of.
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  • Synonyms

    * (repeat words) cite

    Antonyms

    * end quote * unquote

    Derived terms

    * quotable * quote unquote * misquote

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A quotation, statement attributed to someone else.
  • A quotation mark.
  • A summary of work to be done with a set price.
  • ''After going over the hefty quotes , the board decided it was cheaper to have the project executed by its own staff.

    Usage notes

    Until the late 19th century, quote'' was exclusively used as a verb. Since then, it has been used as a shortened form of either quotation or quotation mark; see , above. This use as a noun is well-understood and widely used, although it is often rejected in formal and academic contexts.Rosenheim, Edward W.; Ann Batko. (2004) ''When Bad Grammar Happens to Good People: How to Avoid Common Errors in English . Career Press, Franklin Lakes, NJ. p. 207 ISBN 1-56414-722-3

    Derived terms

    * pull-quote

    See also

    * attest * MSRP * invoice

    Anagrams

    *

    References

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