sheets
Translation
bedsheets, pieces of paper
Examples
I need to change the sheets on my bed.
I need to change the sheets on my bed.
Please hand me two sheets of paper.
Please hand me two sheets of paper.
Grammar Patterns
((plural noun)) bed linen I need to change the sheets on my bed.
((plural noun)) of paper pieces of paper Please hand me two sheets of paper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pages, leaves (for paper); covers, linens (for bed)
Etymology
From Old English 'scēte', meaning 'piece of cloth'. Related to 'shoot' in the sense of something spreading out.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sheet' as a thin, flat layer, whether it's for your bed or for writing on.