Paper: meaning, definitions and examples

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paper

 

[ หˆpeษชpษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Materials
Context #1 | Noun

writing material

A material made of cellulose pulp, derived mainly from wood, rags, and certain grasses, processed into flexible sheets or rolls by deposit from an aqueous suspension.

Synonyms

document, page, sheet

Examples of usage

  • Please hand me that piece of paper.
  • She wrote her number on a piece of paper.
  • The printer ran out of paper.
Context #2 | Noun

newspaper

A newspaper.

Synonyms

journal, newspaper, publication

Examples of usage

  • I read the morning paper every day.
  • The paper reported on the latest political scandal.
Context #3 | Verb

official document

To submit a document or application for consideration or approval.

Synonyms

file, present, submit

Examples of usage

  • He papered his application for the job.
  • They papered the necessary documents for the permit.

Translations

Translations of the word "paper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น papel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค—เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Papier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kertas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฟั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ papier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ด™ (ใ‹ใฟ, kami)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท papier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ papel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaฤŸฤฑt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข…์ด (jong-i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฑู‚ (waraq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ papรญr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ papier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บธ (zhว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ papir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pappรญr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐา“ะฐะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ“แƒ˜ (q'aghaldi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaฤŸฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ papel

Etymology

The word 'paper' originated from the Latin word 'papyrus', which referred to the plant used in ancient times to make a writing material. Over the centuries, the production process evolved, leading to the modern paper we use today. Papermaking spread across the world, becoming an essential tool for communication, education, and art.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #373, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.