Metaphrase vs. Paraphrase
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Difference Between Metaphrase and Paraphrase
Metaphrasenoun
a literal, word-for-word translation.
Paraphrasenoun
A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning.
Metaphrasenoun
An answering phrase; repartee.
Paraphrasenoun
(Scotland) One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.
Metaphraseverb
to make such a literal translation.
Paraphraseverb
(ambitransitive) To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase.
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Paraphrasenoun
rewording for the purpose of clarification
Paraphraseverb
express the same message in different words
