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Meaning of paper in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpeɪpər/

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  1. Verb

    paper

    Definitions

    1. cover with paper

    Examples

    • « paper the box »
  2. 2. cover with wallpaper
  3. Classifying Adjective

    paper

    Definitions

    1. made of paper

    Examples

    • « they wore paper hats at the party »

    Synonyms

    • insubstantial
    • unsubstantial
    • unreal
  4. Noun

    paper

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French papir, from Latin papyrus‘paper-reed’ (see papyrus). The verb dates from the late 16th century

    Definitions

    1. a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
  5. 2. an essay (especially one written as an assignment)

    Examples

    • « he got an A on his composition »
  6. 3. a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets

    Examples

    • « contains news and articles and advertisements »
    • « he read his newspaper at breakfast »
  7. 4. a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses

    Examples

    • « he has written many scientific papers »
  8. 5. medium for written communication

    Examples

    • « the notion of an office running without paper is absurd »
  9. 6. a business firm that publishes newspapers

    Examples

    • « Murdoch owns many newspapers »
  10. 7. a newspaper as a physical object

    Examples

    • « when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper »

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