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paraphrase

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpærəˌfreɪz/ · UK /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase means: A version of something said or written that uses different words but keeps the same meaning.

noun

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A version of something said or written that uses different words but keeps the same meaning.

  • This is a paraphrase of her answer.
  • His paraphrase made the passage easier to understand.
  • Compare your paraphrases with the original text.

How to use it: paraphrase of something (She wrote a paraphrase of the final paragraph.)

Similar words: restatement, rewording

Common phrases: paraphrase of something, brief paraphrase, accurate paraphrase

verb

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To express what someone said or wrote in different words, keeping the same meaning.

  • Can you paraphrase this sentence?
  • She paraphrased his answer in simpler words.
  • I am paraphrasing, but that was his main point.

Similar words: reword, restate

Common phrases: paraphrase something, paraphrase a passage, paraphrase someone, paraphrase a statement

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What does paraphrase mean?

A version of something said or written that uses different words but keeps the same meaning.

What is paraphrase in other languages?

Türkçe: yeniden ifade · Español: paráfrasis · Français: paraphrase · Deutsch: Paraphrase · Italiano: parafrasi · 日本語: 言い換え

How do you pronounce paraphrase?

In American English /ˈpærəˌfreɪz/; in British English /ˈpærəfreɪz/.

How do you use paraphrase in a sentence?

This is a paraphrase of her answer. His paraphrase made the passage easier to understand.

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