paragraph

noun
UK: /ˈpær.ə.ɡrɑːf/
US: /ˈper.ə.ɡræf/

  1. A distinct section of writing dealing with a single idea, indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering.

    1. Start a new paragraph when you change the topic.
    2. The introductory paragraph of her essay clearly stated her argument about paragraph structure.

  2. A unit of text in writing or printing that consists of one or more sentences focusing on a particular idea or topic.

    1. This paragraph is about the history of the city.
    2. Each paragraph in the report should present a clear and concise summary of the data.

Synonyms

portion passage division stanza section
paragraph transitive-verb

  1. To divide text into paragraphs.

    1. Please paragraph your essay before submitting it.
    2. The editor asked the writer to paragraph the long text to make it more readable.

  2. To arrange or organize text into paragraphs in order to improve readability or clarity.

    1. I need to paragraph this report before sending it to my manager today.
    2. The author decided to paragraph the chapter into smaller sections for better comprehension.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "paragraph" in English means: A distinct section of writing dealing with a single idea, indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering., A unit of text in writing or printing that consists of one or more sentences focusing on a particular idea or topic..

The phonetic transcription of "paragraph" is /ˈpær.ə.ɡrɑːf/ in British English and /ˈper.ə.ɡræf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "paragraph": portion, passage, division, stanza, section.

Example usage of "paragraph": "Start a new paragraph when you change the topic.". More examples on the page.