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refrain
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ʁɨˈfɾɐ̃w̃/re·frão
Definitions
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A repeated line or group of lines in a song or poem, typically at the end of each verse.
Usage examples
“The refrain of the song is so catchy that everyone sings along.”
“He could only remember the refrain, not the verses.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
sing the refraincatchy refrain
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A short, well-known expression containing advice or a general truth; a proverb.
Usage examples
“'Better safe than sorry' is a common saying.”
“She ended her speech with an old saying about perseverance.”
Common combinations
old sayingpopular saying