What are noun phrases, verb phrases, ... | Lexico.com
www.lexico.com › grammar › phrasesA noun phrase is built around a single noun, for example: A vase of roses stood on the table. She was reading a book about the emancipation of women. Verb phrase. A verb phrase is the verbal part of a clause, for example: She had been living in London. I will be going to college next year. Adjective phrase. An adjective phrase is built around an adjective, for example: