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paragraph

Definition

  • noun: 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
  • noun: 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
  • synonyms: adjectival phrase, article, back matter

Examples

  • 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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Denied? You're denying my claim? I don't understand. I have full coverage. I'm sorry, Mrs. Hogenson, but our liability is spelled out in paragraph . - It states clearly... - I can't pay for this. Excuse me. Claims, Bob Parr. I'm calling to celebrate a momentous occasion. (..)
    2004 The Incredibles