phrasesthat

phrasesthat is a collaborative lexical resource that collects reusable English phrase patterns and multiword expressions used in everyday language. The project emphasizes neutrality and verifiability, presenting each entry with defined usage notes and illustrative examples. It is intended for writers, editors, language educators, and developers working with natural language processing.

Entries are organized by phrase, grammatical function, and communicative purpose. Each record typically includes the phrase string, its part of speech, a concise description of typical usage, example sentences, and cross-references to related phrases. Tags indicate function (for instance emphasis, concession, quotation), register, and common collocations. Frequency estimates, when available, provide rough indication of commonness across corpora.

phrasesthat sources data from licensed corpora, publicly available text corpora, and user-submitted entries subject to review. Submissions undergo moderation for quality and consistency. The data are released under open licenses to support research and development, with attribution requirements where applicable. The project adheres to standard ethical guidelines to minimize bias and ensure inclusive examples.

Applications include aiding language learning, supporting writing assistance tools, and powering prototype autocomplete or phrase-recommendation systems for editors and content creators. The repository provides search and export options, and offers an API for integration with other software. It encourages community participation to expand coverage across domains and dialects.

phrasesthat is maintained by a volunteer and curator community with transparent governance. It welcomes contributions, reviews, and discussions on phrase quality, licensing, and data provenance. While not a comprehensive dictionary, the resource aims to be a practical, up-to-date reference for phrase-level language use.