chapter
word
/ˈtʃæptɝ/
CHAP-tur
/tʃˈæptɐ/
CHAP-tuh
Definition
A chapter is one of the main sections of a book, report, or other long piece of writing. It can also mean a particular period or stage in someone’s life or in a story.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for books: 'Chapter 1', 'the last chapter'. It is also common in figurative expressions like 'a new chapter in her life'. For academic writing, 'chapter' is natural for theses and books, but shorter texts usually use 'section' instead.
Spanish: capítuloPortuguese (BR): capítuloPortuguese (PT): capítuloChinese (Simplified): 章 - 章节Chinese (Traditional): 章 - 章節Hindi: अध्यायArabic: فصلBengali: অধ্যায়Russian: главаJapanese: 章Vietnamese: chươngKorean: 장Turkish: bölümUrdu: بابIndonesian: bab
Example Sentences
I read the first chapter last night.
basic
This chapter is very short.
basic
Our teacher asked us to study chapter three.
basic
I’m finally on the last chapter, so no spoilers please.
natural
Moving to another city felt like starting a new chapter.
natural
That meeting closed one chapter of the project and opened another.
natural