Definitions for paragraph
ˈpær əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑfpara·graph

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. paragraphverb

   one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

2. paragraphverb

   divide into paragraphs, as of text

   "This story is well paragraphed"

3. paragraphverb

   write about in a paragraph

   "All her friends were paragraphed in last Monday's paper"

4. paragraphverb

   write paragraphs; work as a paragrapher

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. paragraphnoun

   A passage in text that is about a different subject from the preceding text, marked by commencing on a new line, the first line sometimes being indented.

2. paragraphverb

   To sort text into paragraphs.

3. Etymology: From paragraphe from paragraphus " from παράγραφος, from παρά and γράφω.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PARAGRAPHnoun

   A distinct part of a discourse.

   Etymology: paragraphe, Fr. παϱαγϱαφὴ.

   Of his last paragraph, I have transcribed the most important parts. Jonathan Swift.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Paragraph

   A paragraph (from Ancient Greek παράγραφος (parágraphos) 'to write beside') is a self-contained unit of discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. Though not required by the orthographic conventions of any language with a writing system, paragraphs are a conventional means of organizing extended segments of prose.

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1. paragraph

   A paragraph is a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering. It typically contains at least one sentence and is designed to present a specific point or thought.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Paragraphnoun

   originally, a marginal mark or note, set in the margin to call attention to something in the text, e. g., a change of subject; now, the character /, commonly used in the text as a reference mark to a footnote, or to indicate the place of a division into sections

2. Paragraphnoun

   a distinct part of a discourse or writing; any section or subdivision of a writing or chapter which relates to a particular point, whether consisting of one or many sentences. The division is sometimes noted by the mark /, but usually, by beginning the first sentence of the paragraph on a new line and at more than the usual distance from the margin

3. Paragraphnoun

   a brief composition complete in one typographical section or paragraph; an item, remark, or quotation comprised in a few lines forming one paragraph; as, a column of news paragraphs; an editorial paragraph

4. Paragraphverb

   to divide into paragraphs; to mark with the character /

5. Paragraphverb

   to express in the compass of a paragraph; as, to paragraph an article

6. Paragraphverb

   to mention in a paragraph or paragraphs

7. Etymology: [F. paragraphe, LL. paragraphus, fr. Gr. para`grafos (sc. grammh`) a line or stroke drawn in the margin, fr. paragra`fein to write beside; para` beside + gra`fein to write. See Para-, and Graphic, and cf. Paraph.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Paragraph

   A paragraph is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. A paragraph consists of one or more sentences. Though not required by the syntax of any language, paragraphs are usually an expected part of formal writing, used to organize longer prose.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Paragraph

   par&primeprime;a-graf, n. a distinct part of a discourse or writing marked by ¶, or by being begun on a new line, at more than the usual distance from the margin: a short passage, or a collection of sentences with unity of purpose.—v.t. to form into paragraphs.—ns. Par′agrapher, Par′agraphist, one who writes in paragraphs, esp. for newspapers.—adjs. Paragraph′ic, -al.—adv. Paragraph′ically. [The mark ¶ is the reversed initial of this word, which is, through Fr. and Low L., from Gr. paragraphos—para, beside, graphein, to write.]

Matched Categories

1. • Authorship
   • Divide
   • Write

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'paragraph' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4314

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'paragraph' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1268

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'paragraph' in Nouns Frequency: #1276

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How to pronounce paragraph?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say paragraph in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of paragraph in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of paragraph in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of paragraph in a Sentence

1. Taras Vysotskiy:

   If the pace of exports becomes such that we are exporting 2 million tonnes in April, so, as we agreed (with traders) and warned - we will have to implement the paragraph of the memorandum to stop exports, so far, the pace that we are tracking looks like we are not going to exceed these 2 million tonnes.

2. Cassie Carli:

   No answer on the phone, but then he texted him a long paragraph and said, ‘Yeah, Cassie was having troubles. I was going to help her with her phone, but she ended up getting all upset and acting crazy,'.

3. Mary Clarks:

   You want to turn the page, there are wonderful sagas you can thoroughly enjoy a section and put it down. But if youre reading my book, I want you stuck with reading the next paragraph. The greatest compliment I can receive is, I read your darned book til 4 in the morning, and now Im tired. I say, Then you get your moneys worth.

4. Natt Garun:

   Why is this news important, and can you explain that to me in a paragraph? If it takes longer than a few sentences to get to the point, you've lost my interest.

5. Christie Brinkley:

   Did you ever notice when you read a magazine profile on a woman usually the first paragraph will include her age and often marital status and dating or marital history, these are barely if ever mentioned in a profile on a man. The implications and rules are limitations so yeah maybe we do have to keep proving ourselves, and break the rules and stereotype.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=paragraph
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Paragraph
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=paragraph
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paragraph
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paragraph
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=paragraph
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=paragraph
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=paragraph