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paper

/ˈpeɪpə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A thin material made from the pulp of trees or other plant fibers, used to write on or print, especially in the form of sheets fed into a typewriter or photocopier.

    - "He wrote a letter on paper."
    - "She printed her project on A4 paper."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpeɪpə/



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  2. /ˈpeɪpɚ/



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Synonyms

bookfell
Rhymes
Words rhyming with paper
square , fair , repair , hare , glare
Variants
List of all variants of paper that leads to same result
on paper , paper , papers , papered , paperer , paperers , papering , paper birch , paper birches , paper chromatographies , paper chromatography , paper clip , paper clips , paper cutter , paper cutters , paper knife , paper knives , paper money , paper moneys , paper mulberries , paper mulberry
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'paper' comes from the Old French word 'papier', which means 'made from ragged things'. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word 'pappiro', meaning 'matting made of papyrus'.

Trivia
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  1. The world's largest sheet of paper was made in Japan in 1998 and measured 1.1 kilometers by 2.57 meters.

  2. The ancient Egyptians used papyrus, not paper, for writing.

  3. The first paper money was issued in China during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD).

Related Concepts
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  1. Writing: The practice of recording information using written symbols. Paper has been a key medium for writing since its invention.

  2. Printing: The process of creating multiple copies of a document or image using ink and paper. Printing revolutionized the way information was disseminated.

Culture
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Paper has played a significant role in human history, particularly in the areas of writing, art, and science. It was first invented in China around 105 AD and later spread to Europe in the Middle Ages. Paper was a major factor in the spread of literacy and the development of print media. In art, paper has been used for centuries as a canvas for painting and drawing. In science, paper has been used for recording data, making diagrams, and creating models.

How to Memorize "paper"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize paper, visualize a stack of paper with different colors and textures. Imagine writing or drawing on each sheet.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'paper' with the feeling of writing on a smooth surface or the sound of pages turning in a book.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'People Eat Apples And Bananas' to remember the order of the parts of speech: noun, verb, adjective, adverb, article, and preposition.

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