paper meaning
paper :
writing material, sheet
noun
▪ I need a piece of paper.
▪ I need a sheet to write.
▪ Can you pass me the paper?
▪ Can you pass me the sheet?
paraphrasing
▪ sheet – writing material
▪ document – written paper
▪ manuscript – written work
▪ leaflet – informational paper
paper :
to write on paper, submit a document
verb
▪ Please paper your notes.
▪ Please write your notes.
▪ She papers the office files.
▪ She organizes the office files.
paraphrasing
▪ write – paper
▪ submit – present
▪ record – write down
▪ file – organize documents
Pronunciation
paper [ˈpeɪpər]
It sounds like 'pay-per', with the stress on the first syllable.
Common phrases and grammar about paper
paper - Common meaning
noun
writing material, sheet
verb
to write on paper, submit a document
Part of Speech Changes for "paper"
▪ paperback (noun) – a soft-cover book
▪ papier-mâché (noun) – material made from paper strips and glue
▪ paperwork (noun) – documents to be handled in business
▪ paperwork (noun) – administrative documents
Common Expressions with "paper"
▪ sheet of paper – a single piece of paper
▪ notebook paper – paper used in notebooks
▪ wrapping paper – paper used for wrapping gifts
▪ newspaper paper – paper used in newspapers
Important examples of paper in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, paper can refer to both the material for writing and official documents.
Example of a confusing word: pepper (a spice)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
When used as a verb, paper typically requires an object, often relating to writing or submitting documents.
paper
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
fill in the paper
complete a document or form
paper over the cracks
to hide problems temporarily
Differences between similar words and paper
paper
,
document
differences
paper refers to general writing material, while document refers to an official or specific written record.
paper
,
paper is general writing material, while form is a specific type of paper with fields to fill out.
differences
paper is used for writing anything, whereas form is used for collecting specific information.
Words with the same origin as paper
The origin of paper
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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