PERIPHRASIS

noun
18 Scrabble
19 WWF
P 3
E 1
R 1
I 1
P 3
H 4
R 1
A 1
S 1
I 1
S 1

Definition

The use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one with a similar meaning, for example "I am going to" instead of "I will".

"Language learners sometimes use periphrases like "did go" where a native speaker would use "went"."

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