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Article Meaning, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：published writing (article)

article 🔊

/ˈɑːrtɪkəl/

A piece of writing about a particular subject in a magazine, newspaper, or on a website.

Person reading a magazine article in a cozy cafe

published writing 🔊

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/ˈpʌblɪʃt ˈraɪtɪŋ/

A written composition on a specific topic, appearing in newspapers, magazines, or websites.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'articulus' (small joint, part), diminutive of 'artus' (joint).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'art' + 'icle' as a small piece of art in a magazine.

📖 Example

While waiting at the doctor's office, Emma read an interesting article about growing plants in small apartments. 🔊 While waiting at the doctor's office, Emma read an interesting article about growing plants in small apartments.

🔗 Collocations

feature article – A prominent or in-depth article in a publication.

lead article – The main article in a newspaper or magazine issue.

write an article – To compose a piece for publication.

🔄 Synonyms

essay (n.) – A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

report (n.) – A detailed account or description of an event or situation.

piece (n.) – An item of writing or other creative work.

🚫 Antonyms

advertisement (n.) – A paid notice or promotion, not an editorial content.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'article' entered English via Old French, originally meaning a small joint or part. Its legal and journalistic uses evolved from the sense of a separate section or clause.

Meaning 2：legal clause (article)

article 🔊

/ˈɑːrtɪkəl/

A separate item or section in a legal document, agreement, or set of rules.

Close-up of a contract showing Article 4 clause

legal clause 🔊

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/ˈliːɡəl klɔːz/

A distinct section of a legal document, contract, or treaty, often numbered and dealing with a specific point.

📁 Category：Laws & Regulations 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Before signing the rental contract, make sure you read Article 5, which talks about the rules for keeping pets. 🔊 Before signing the rental contract, make sure you read Article 5, which talks about the rules for keeping pets.

🔗 Collocations

under Article 3 – According to the provisions of Article 3.

article of agreement – A specific term or condition in a contract.

articles of association – The rules governing a company's internal management.

🔄 Synonyms

clause (n.) – A particular provision or section of a legal document.

section (n.) – A distinct part or subdivision of a legal text.

provision (n.) – A condition or stipulation in a legal agreement.

🌱 Derivatives

articled (adj.) – Bound by a legal contract, such as an articled clerk (trainee solicitor).