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Paper Meaning: Definitions, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：Thin writing material (Paper)

Paper 🔊

/ˈpeɪpər/

Thin material used for writing, printing, or wrapping things.

Stack of white paper on desk with pencil and notebook

Thin writing material 🔊

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/θɪn ˈraɪtɪŋ məˈtɪriəl/

Paper is a thin, flexible material made from cellulose fibers, used for recording information, creating art, and packaging.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Derived from Latin 'papyrus' (paper reed) through Old French 'papier'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a 'paper' airplane – light, thin, and easy to fold.

📖 Example

I need some blank paper to draw a birthday card for my friend. 🔊 I need some blank paper to draw a birthday card for my friend.

🔗 Collocations

a sheet of paper – A single piece of paper

writing paper – Paper specifically designed for writing on

paper towel – Absorbent paper used for cleaning or drying

🔄 Synonyms

sheet (n.) – A thin flat piece of paper

page (n.) – One side of a sheet of paper in a book or document

leaf (n.) – A single sheet of paper, especially in a book

🚫 Antonyms

fabric (n.) – A woven material, unlike the fibrous mat of paper

plastic (n.) – A synthetic material that is not absorbent like paper

🌱 Derivatives

paperwork (n.) – Administrative tasks involving documents and forms

paperback (n.) – A book with a flexible paper cover

paperless (adj.) – Conducted without the use of paper, using digital methods

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'paper' traces back to 'papyrus', the ancient Egyptian writing material made from the papyrus plant. It passed through Greek and Latin before entering English via French.

Meaning 2：Academic paper (Paper)

Paper 🔊

/ˈpeɪpər/

A formal piece of writing on a specific topic, often for school or research.

Academic paper 🔊

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/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ˈpeɪpər/

A paper is a formal written document that presents research, arguments, or analyses on a specific topic, typically required in academic settings.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

She spent the whole weekend in the library to finish her history paper. 🔊 She spent the whole weekend in the library to finish her history paper.

🔗 Collocations

research paper – A detailed academic document presenting original research

term paper – A long essay written as an assignment for a course

write a paper – To produce a formal academic document

🔄 Synonyms

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

thesis (n.) – A long dissertation based on original research, especially for a degree

dissertation (n.) – A formal document submitted in support of a doctoral degree

🚫 Antonyms

note (n.) – A brief informal record, contrasting with a formal paper

sketch (n.) – A rough outline, not a fully developed paper