paragraph
Translation
paragraph
Examples
Please write one paragraph about your family.
Please write one paragraph about your family.
The first paragraph introduces the main idea.
The first paragraph introduces the main idea.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) paragraph ((...)) a section of a piece of writing The essay should have five paragraphs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: section, passage, portion
Etymology
From Greek 'para-' (beside) + 'graphein' (to write). It originally referred to a mark written beside the text.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'graph' or chart drawn 'para' (beside) the text to separate ideas.