CEFR B2

phase

noun

Meaning

A distinct period or stage in a process of change or development.

Examples

The project is moving into its final phase.
The caterpillar goes through a larval phase before becoming a butterfly.

Synonyms: stage, period, step, era

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phase (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /feɪz/

Definition

A distinct period or stage in a process of change or development.

Examples

The project is moving into its final phase.
The caterpillar goes through a larval phase before becoming a butterfly.
We are in a difficult phase of the negotiations.

How to Use phase

phase out (phrasal verb): To gradually stop using or doing something. — "The government is phasing out subsidies for fossil fuels."
phase in (phrasal verb): To gradually introduce something. — "The new regulations will be phased in over the next two years."
phase of (prepositional phrase): A specific period or stage within a larger process or development. — "This is a critical phase of the research."

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