Phase and Switch

Phase

Phase noun - A certain way in which something appears or may be regarded.

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Switch and phase are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Switch" instead a noun "Phase".

Nearby Words: phased, phaser, phasing, phasic

Switch noun - A long thin or flexible tool for striking.

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Phase and switch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Phase" instead a noun "Switch".

full	full phase	full switch
similar	similar phase	similar switch
brief	brief phase	brief switch
middle	middle phase	middle switch
Other adjectives: certain, initial, half, single, heavy, wrong, little, main, magic, new, final, temporary, classic, next, last, different, giant.

In the good ending, Lazlo is able to get the Rune to switch from its "judgment" phase to its "forgiveness" phase, allowing him to survive.

Source: Video Game / Suikoden IV
However... In Stage 6, against the Hatchling Keeper's first phase, your partner is being held captive and you can't switch until the phase is completed.

Source: Video Game / Sin and Punishment: Star Successor
Live sound reinforcement mixing consoles have a "phase" switch on every input which is really just a Reverse Polarity switch.

Source: Reverse Polarity

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