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Paraphrase Definition & Meaning

paraphrase
noun
  1. rewording for the purpose of clarification
verb
  1. express the same message in different words

"Paraphrase" in song lyrics

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  • "elizabeth barrett browning sonnet 43 paraphrase"
    AOL — AOL
  • "julius caesar paraphrase"
    AOL — AOL
  • "canterbury tales the squire's tale paraphrase"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does paraphrase mean?
rewording for the purpose of clarification express the same message in different words
What part of speech is paraphrase?
Paraphrase is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does paraphrase have?
Paraphrase has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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