How is a phrase different from a dependent clause ?

A phrase has both a noun and a verb, but a dependent clauses does not
A phrase has either a noun or a verb , but a dependent clause has both
A dependent clause can stand alone in a sentence , but a phrase can not
A dependent clause cannot stand alone in a sentence, but a phrase can

- A dependent clause has a subject and a verb, and it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It is dependent on an independent clause to make sense. A phrase, on the other hand, does not have a subject and a verb, and it can stand alone.