Synonyms: phase
Definition: (astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun)
Usage: the full phase of the moon
Similar words: visual aspect, appearance
Definition: outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
Definition: (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
Usage: the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system
Similar words: state, state of matter
Definition: (chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container)
Usage: the solid state of water is called ice
Synonyms: phase, phase angle
Definition: a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
Similar words: point, point in time
Definition: an instant of time
Usage: at that point I had to leave
Definition: any distinct time period in a sequence of events
Usage: we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected
Similar words: time period, period, period of time
Definition: an amount of time
Usage: a time period of 30 years; hastened the period of time of his recovery; Picasso's blue period
Synonyms: phase
Definition: adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition
Usage: he phased the intake with the output of the machine
Similar words: sync, synchronise, synchronize
Definition: make synchronous and adjust in time or manner
Usage: Let's synchronize our efforts
Synonyms: phase
Definition: arrange in phases or stages
Usage: phase a withdrawal
Definition: plan, organize, and carry out (an event)
Usage: the neighboring tribe staged an invasion