Faze vs Phase

Faze vs Phase

Faze – to disturb the focus, or to make someone feel uncertain

For e.g.:

1. Steven Spielberg would have never succeeded as a director had he let a little bit of criticism faze him.

2. Rekha studied in a military school and nothing fazes her.

Phase – It can be used both as a noun and as a verb. Both meanings are given below.

As a noun

Phase – A distinct part or step in a process of change or a short duration during which someone behaves in a particular manner

For e.g.:

1. In our college elections, the voting will happen in three phases.

2. The opening of Burj Khalifa marks a new phase in Dubai’s tourism industry.

As a verb

Phase –to perform something in gradual stages

For e.g.:

1. After the Iraq war, the U.S. ordered a phased withdrawal of troops.

2. The construction of my house is being phased over a period of two years.

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1. Sachin Tendulkar never seems _____ (fazed/phased) by the expectation of over a billion people.
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2. Becoming the Prime Minister of India marks a new ____ (faze/phase) in Mr. Narendra Modi’s political life.
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3. My teammate Tanya suggested a possible solution of _____ (fazing/phasing) the project.
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4. The thought of five-week recuperation from her smoking addiction did not ______ (faze/phase) Mridula.
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5. Sport hunting in this area will be ______ (fazed/phased) out over the years because of the wildlife protection act.
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