article
Translation
article, item, piece
Examples
I read an interesting article in the newspaper.
I read an interesting article in the newspaper.
Every article in the shop was on sale.
Every article in the store was on sale.
In grammar, 'a', 'an', and 'the' are articles.
In grammar, 'a,' 'an,' and 'the' are articles.
Grammar Patterns
((an article)) ((about sth.)) a piece of writing about a subject She wrote an article about climate change.
((an article)) ((of sth.)) a particular item or object An article of clothing was left behind.
((an article)) a word like 'a,' 'an,' or 'the' In English, 'the' is the definite article.
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Etymology
From Latin 'articulus', meaning 'a small joint', a diminutive of 'artus' (joint). The sense evolved from 'part' to 'section of writing' or 'item'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'art'icle as a piece of 'art' in a magazine, or a particular 'art'ifact in a collection.