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Paper - and-pencil-Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Paper is a thin material made from pressed wood pulp, used for writing, printing, or packaging. It can also refer to a scholarly article or a written exam.

paper

/ˈpeɪpər/ /ˈpeɪpə/

Definition:

Thin material made from pressed wood pulp, used for writing, printing, or packaging.

Synonyms:

sheet, document, parchment, stationery

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

plastic, metal

Common Collocations:

white paper, research paper, paper towel, paper bag

Derivatives:

paperwork, paperback, papery

Usage Tips:

Use "paper" as a noun for material or documents; as a verb meaning to cover with wallpaper (e.g., "She papered the room").

Common Phrases:

on paper, paper trail, paper over the cracks

Etymology:

From Latin "papyrus," referring to the ancient writing material made from the papyrus plant.

Examples:

  • 1. She wrote her notes on a piece of paper.
  • 2. The teacher handed out test papers to the students.
  • 3. He recycled all the old newspapers.
  • 4. They decided to paper the bedroom walls with floral designs.

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