paragraph

/ˈpærəɡræf/

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A PARAde of sentences makes a PARAGRAPH—then you GRAPH (write) them down together.

Yes, it's paragraph. Don’t write *para-* + *graph* like “-graf” or “-graff”—it ends with **-graph** (like *autograph*).

Definitions

  1. nounA group of sentences in writing that are about one main idea and start on a new line, often with an indent.
  2. nounA numbered section of a document, such as a contract or law.

Examples

  • “Write one paragraph explaining why you chose that book.”
  • “Each paragraph should begin with a clear topic sentence.”
  • “Please read paragraph 7 of the agreement before you sign.”

Synonyms

sectionpassageportionblockclause

Translations

ES párrafoPT parágrafoFR paragraphe

Common misspellings

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