Phase

Synonyms of phase

• period
• step
• stage

Antonyms of phase

• whole
• entirety
• totality

Collocations of phase

initial phase

Frequency: 70 %

During the initial phase of the project, we gathered all the necessary information.

final phase

Frequency: 65 %

In the final phase of the experiment, the results were analyzed.

testing phase

Frequency: 60 %

During the testing phase, the software developers identified several bugs.

transition phase

Frequency: 50 %

The company is currently in a transition phase as they restructure their operations.

critical phase

Frequency: 45 %

The critical phase of the negotiation required careful planning and strategy.

Idiomatic Expressions for phase

• Phrase: phase in
  Meaning: to gradually introduce or implement something
  Usage: The new policy will be phased in over the next few months to give employees time to adjust.