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Paraphrase

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz

Definitions

  1. A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim.
    countable, uncountable
  2. One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.
    Scotland, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“Near-synonym: paraphrasis”
“close⟳ paraphrase”
“The article included a brief paraphrase of the speech.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

paraphrase mass Paraphrased Paraphraser Paraphrases Paraphrasing paraphrasis

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