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idiom vs phrasal idiom

phrasal idiom vs idiom

idiom and phrasal idiom both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
idiom Yes No No No
phrasal idiom Yes No No No
As nouns, idiom and phrasal idiom are synonyms defined as:
  • idiom and phrasal idiom: an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
Other synonyms of idiom include idiomatic expression, phrase, set phrase.
idiom (noun) phrasal idiom (noun)
the style of a particular artist or school or movement an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
Difference between idiom and phrasal idiom

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