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- pronunciation:
- pae
r
graef
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
in a written article, composition, speech, or the like, a distinct section composed of one or more sentences that is related to the main point but that expresses an idea in itself and begins on a new line, usually indented.
The first paragraph of the essay introduced the topic well, but the second paragraph didn't seem to connect with it. |
| definition 2: |
a short item or notice, as in a newspaper.
There was a paragraph about the new animal shelter in yesterday's paper. |
| related words: |
article, clause, text |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
paragraphs, paragraphing, paragraphed |
| definition: |
to divide or arrange into paragraphs.
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