paragraph
word
/ˈpæɹəˌɡɹæf/
PAIR-uh-graf
/pˈæɹəɡɹˌæf/
PAIR-uh-graf
Definition
A paragraph is a section of writing that deals with one idea and is usually made up of several sentences. In text, it is separated by a space or an indentation.
Usage & Nuances
Common in academic, formal, and professional writing. Often used with: 'write a paragraph', 'topic sentence', 'indented paragraph'. Not to be confused with 'sentence' (smaller unit) or 'essay' (larger unit).
Spanish: párrafoPortuguese (BR): parágrafoPortuguese (PT): parágrafoChinese (Simplified): 段落Chinese (Traditional): 段落Hindi: अनुच्छेदArabic: فقرةBengali: অনুচ্ছেদRussian: абзацJapanese: 段落Vietnamese: đoạn vănKorean: 문단 - 단락Turkish: paragrafUrdu: پیراگراف - عبارت (تحریری حصہ)Indonesian: paragraf
Example Sentences
Write a short paragraph about your family.
basic
Each paragraph starts with a topic sentence.
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This book has five paragraphs on the first page.
basic
Can you read the second paragraph out loud?
natural
My essay is too long—I need to break it into more paragraphs.
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When you write emails at work, try to keep each paragraph focused on one topic.
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