Phase — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈfāz/

Meaning & Definition of Phase

Phase (noun)

  1. a particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes
  2. a distinguishable part in a course, development, or cycle
  3. an aspect or part (as of a problem) under consideration

Phase (verb)

  1. to adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition
  2. to conduct or carry out by planned phases
  3. to introduce in stages —usually used with in

Phase (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded

    "the moral phase of the problem has yet to be considered"

    similar: angle, aspect, facet, hand, side
    related: air, appearance, character, color, complexion, condition, face, look, semblance, shape, state, visage, period, stage, step, outlook, perspective, position, posture, shoes, slant, stance, standpoint, view, viewpoint, interpretation, reading, rendering, translation, version, article, case, component, count, detail, dimension, element, factor, instance, item, matter, part, particular, point, regard, respect

  2. an individual part of a process, series, or ranking

    "in the final phase of production"

    similar: chapter, cut, degree, grade, inch, notch, peg, place, point, stage, step
    related: angle, aspect, facet, side, amount, measure, plane, decrement, increment

Phase (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in register, regulate

    similar: fiddle (with), fine-tune, register, regulate, rig, acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, adapt, adjust, condition, conform, doctor, edit, fashion, fit, put, shape, suit, tailor, readapt, readjust, customize, gear, match, model, pattern, attune, correct, harmonize, square, tune, establish, root, settle, acquaint, familiarize, orient, orientate, equip, prepare, prime, rehearse, harden, inure, season, toughen
    opposite: misadjust

Related Entry: Phase down (verb)

Phase down is a different word from Phase. The synonyms below are for phase down, not for phase.

  1. to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually

    "tourism along the coast phases down after Labor Day"

    similar: abate, de-escalate, decline, decrease, die (away or down or out), diminish, drain (away), drop (off), dwindle, ease, ebb, fall, fall away, lessen, let up, lower, moderate, pall, ratchet (down), recede, relent, remit, shrink, subside, taper, taper off, wane
    related: compress, condense, constrict, contract, evaporate, fade (away), fritter (away), give out, melt (away), peter (out), tail (off), vanish, slacken, slow (down), alleviate, relax, flag, sink, weaken, cave (in), collapse, deflate
    opposite: accumulate, balloon, build, burgeon, enlarge, escalate, expand, grow, increase, intensify, mount, mushroom, pick up, rise, snowball, soar, swell, wax
    near: appear, emerge, show up, blow up, distend, elongate, lengthen

Related Entry: Phase out (verb)

Phase out is a different word from Phase. The synonyms below are for phase out, not for phase.

  1. as in turn off

    similar: turn off, close, close (down), close out, shut, extinguish, quell, suppress, gag, muzzle, silence, fail, fold
    opposite: open, start, build, expand

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Phase

The most common words with a similar meaning to Phase:

angle, aspect, facet, hand, side, chapter, cut, degree, grade, inch, notch, peg, place, point, stage, step, fiddle (with), fine-tune, register, regulate, rig, acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, adapt, adjust, condition, conform, doctor, edit, fashion, fit, put, shape, suit, tailor, readapt, readjust, customize, gear

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Phase

Words with the opposite meaning of Phase:

misadjust

Related Words for Phase

air, appearance, character, color, complexion, face, look, semblance, state, visage, period, outlook, perspective, position, posture, shoes, slant, stance, standpoint, view, viewpoint, interpretation, reading, rendering, translation, version, article, case, component, count

Word Forms of Phase

Inflections: phased, phasing

Derived words: phasic (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Phase

New Latin phasis, from Greek, appearance of a star, phase of the moon, from phainein to show (middle voice, to appear) fancy

First known use: 1647

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Phase

Words & Phrases Containing Phase

phase-contrast, phase-contrast microscope, phase down, phase modulation, phase out, phase in, color phase, G1 phase

Frequently Asked Questions about Phase

What does "Phase" mean?

"Phase" means a particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Phase"?

Other words for "Phase" include angle, aspect, facet, hand, side, chapter, cut and degree. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Phase" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Phase"?

There are 109 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Phase". Common alternatives include angle, aspect, facet, hand, side, chapter, cut, degree, grade and inch.

What is the opposite of "Phase"?

Antonyms of "Phase" include misadjust.

How do you use "Phase" in a sentence?

Examples of "Phase" in a sentence: "the moral phase of the problem has yet to be considered"; "in the final phase of production".

Is "Phase" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Phase" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Phase" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Phase" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Phase"?

"Phase" is pronounced /ˈfāz/.