chapters
word · lemma: chapter
/ˈtʃæptɝz/
/tʃˈæptəz/
Definition
Chapters are the main sections that a book, story, or other long document is divided into. Each chapter often focuses on a different part of the story or topic.
Usage & Nuances
"Chapters" is most common for books, textbooks, or long stories. Sometimes used figuratively for phases of life ("new chapters"). Usually not used for articles or short works. The singular is "chapter".
Spanish: capítulosPortuguese (BR): capítulosPortuguese (PT): capítulosChinese (Simplified): 章节Chinese (Traditional): 章節Hindi: अध्यायArabic: فصولBengali: অধ্যায়সমূহRussian: главыJapanese: 章Vietnamese: chươngKorean: 장Turkish: bölümlerUrdu: ابوابIndonesian: bab - chapter (kitab)
Example Sentences
There are ten chapters in this book.
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She read three chapters last night.
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Each of the chapters has a title.
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The first few chapters are a bit slow, but it gets exciting later.
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We're starting a couple of new chapters in our lives after moving.
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Some chapters were so interesting I read them twice.
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