paragraph
noun
ˈpa-rə-\
Definition of paragraph
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : a subdivision of a written composition that consists of one or more sentences, deals with one point or gives the words of one speaker, and begins on a new usually indented line The introductory paragraphs were written by the editor.
b : a short composition or note that is complete in one paragraph
2 : a character (such as ¶) used to indicate the beginning of a paragraph and as a reference mark
paragraph
verbDefinition of paragraph (Entry 2 of 2)
: to write paragraphs
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Other Words from paragraph
Noun
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adjective
Examples of paragraph in a Sentence
Noun
In the second paragraph from the bottom, you've misspelled “their” as “thier.” Please refer to section 2, paragraph 4 for the appropriate information. The two introductory paragraphs were written by the editor.
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paragraph
noun
English Language Learners Definition of paragraph
: a part of a piece of writing that usually deals with one subject, that begins on a new line, and that is made up of one or more sentences
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Kids Definition of paragraph
: a part of a piece of writing that is made up of one or more sentences and has to do with one topic or gives the words of one speaker
paragraph
nounLegal Definition of paragraph
: a distinct often numbered or otherwise designated section of a document or writing (as a statute or pleading)
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