# phases

Pronunciation: say "FAY-ziz" /ˈfeɪzɪz/

## Noun

1. Plural of phase. — plural of phase
   - Simple: Plural of phase. Use this when talking about more than one stage or step.
   - _The research program advanced through several distinct phases over the decade._
   - _Water exists in three common phases: solid, liquid, and gas._
3. Plural of phasis. — plural of phasis (pronounced: say "FAY-seez" US /ˈfeɪsiz/, UK /ˈfeɪsiːz/)
   - Simple: Plural of phasis. Use this when talking about more than one look or stage of a star or planet.

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of phase. — third-person singular simple present indicative of phase
   - Simple: The form of phase used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.
   - _The agency phases out older safety standards as newer rules take effect._
   - _Each manager phases new hires into their duties gradually._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/phases (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).