paper
Translation
paper, document, essay, newspaper
Examples
I need a piece of paper.
I need a piece of paper.
She wrote a paper for her class.
She wrote a paper for her class.
Did you read the morning paper?
Did you read the morning paper?
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) a material for writing on I need a piece of paper.
((countable)) an essay or report She wrote a paper for her class.
((countable)) a newspaper Did you read the morning paper?
Similar Words
Synonyms: sheet, document, article, journal
Etymology
From Latin 'papyrus', the plant used by ancient Egyptians to make writing material.
Memory Tips
Picture the papyrus plant being pressed flat to create a sheet for writing.