Periphrases Definition

noun

Plural form of periphrase circumlocutions.

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Plural form of periphrasis use of syntactic rather than morphological constructions.

Language learners sometimes use periphrases like "did go" where a native speaker would use "went".
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Synonyms:
  • circumlocutions
  • evasions
  • ambiguities
verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of periphrase.

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