tissues

Definition

'Tissues' usually means soft pieces of paper used for wiping your nose or face. It can also refer to groups of cells forming parts of the body in biology.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly plural for paper ("a box of tissues"). For biology, often used as uncountable ("muscle tissue"). "Tissue" in medicine or science doesn't mean paper. Don't confuse "napkin" (used with food) with "tissue" for blowing your nose.

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