Word:
Word is the collection of words.
Phrase:
Phrase is a group of words which makes an incomplete sense.
Differences:
| Basis | Word | Phrase |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) | A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed | A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause |
| Synonyms | Conversation, talk, discussion and chat | Saying, remark, phrasing, expression and remark |
| Antonyms | Silence, quiet, breach, question and break | Silence |
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| Types | Its types are: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns and connectives. | Its types are: noun phrase, prepositional phrase, adjective phrase, adverb phrase, verb phrase, infinitive phrase, gerund phrase, participle phrase and absolute phrase. |
| History | It was used firstly before 12th century. | |
| Word origin | The word “word” was originated from the Middle English, from the Old English; akin to Old High German wort word, Latin verbum, Greek eirein to say, speak, Hittite weriya-to call, anme. | The word phrase was originated in between 1520-30 from the Latin phrasis, from Greek, from phrazein to point out, explain, tell |
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