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."

Synonyms of phase

Words with a similar meaning to phase:

• stage
• period
• step
• era

Antonyms of phase

Words with the opposite meaning to phase:

• whole
• continuous

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