Definition of Paragraph in English :

Define Paragraph in English

Paragraph meaning in English

Meaning of Paragraph in English

Pronunciation of Paragraph in English

Paragraph pronunciation in English

Pronounce Paragraph in English

Paragraph

see synonyms of paragraph

Noun

1. paragraph

one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

Verb

2. paragraph

divide into paragraphs, as of text

Example Sentences:
'This story is well paragraphed'

3. paragraph

write about in a paragraph

Example Sentences:
'All her friends were paragraphed in last Monday's paper'

4. paragraph

write paragraphs; work as a paragrapher

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Paragraph

see synonyms of paragraph
noun
1. 
(in a piece of writing) one of a series of subsections each usually devoted to one idea and each usually marked by the beginning of a new line, indentation, increased interlinear space, etc
2. printing
the character ¶, used as a reference mark or to indicate the beginning of a new paragraph
3. 
a short article in a newspaper
verb (transitive)
4. 
to form into paragraphs
5. 
to express or report in a paragraph

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Paragraph

see synonyms of paragraph
noun
1. 
a distinct section or subdivision of a chapter, letter, etc., usually dealing with a particular point: it is begun on a new line, often indented
2. 
a mark (¶) used as by proofreaders to indicate the beginning of a paragraph or as a sign marking material referred to elsewhere
3. 
a brief article, item, or note in a newspaper or magazine
verb transitive
4. 
to mention in a paragraph or paragraphs
5. 
to separate or arrange in paragraphs
verb intransitive
6. 
to write paragraphs, esp. for a newspaper

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.


Paragraph

see synonyms of paragraph
n.
1. A distinct division of written or printed matter that begins on a new, usually indented line, consists of one or more sentences, and typically deals with a single thought or topic or quotes one speaker's continuous words.
2. A mark ( ¶ ) used to indicate where a new paragraph should begin or to serve as a reference mark.
3. A brief article, notice, or announcement, as in a newspaper.
tr.v. par·a·graphed, par·a·graph·ing, par·a·graphs
To divide or arrange into paragraphs.

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