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paragraph

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/ˈpærəɡræf/ · par-a-graph

A distinct section of a piece of writing that discusses a particular point or idea.

Meanings

nounformal

A distinct section of a piece of writing that discusses a particular point or idea.

تحریر کا ایک مخصوص حصہ جو کسی خاص نقطہ یا خیال پر بات کرتا ہے۔

پیراگراف

paraagraph

Synonyms

sectionpartsegmentحصہقطعہجزء

Antonyms

wholeentiretytotalityمکملپوری چیزکلی

Common Collocations

  • opening paragraph
  • closing paragraph
  • introduction paragraph

Example Sentences

Please write a paragraph about your favorite book.

براہ کرم اپنی پسندیدہ کتاب کے بارے میں ایک پیراگراف لکھیں۔

Barah-e-karam apni pasandeeda kitaab ke bare mein ek paraagraph likhein.

Each paragraph should have a clear main idea.

ہر پیراگراف میں ایک واضح مرکزی خیال ہونا چاہئیے۔

Har paraagraph mein ek wazeh markazi khayal hona chahiye.

The paragraph is too long; try to shorten it.

پیراگراف بہت لمبا ہے؛ کوشش کریں کہ اسے کم کریں۔

Paragraph bohat lamba hai; koshish karein ke ise kam karein.

Easily Confused With

stanza:A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, while a paragraph is a group of sentences in prose.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'paragraph' as a 'paragraph' in a book where each idea flows.

Imagine a well-organized essay with clear sections marked by indents.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "paragraphos" — a line used for public writing

First known use: 15th century

The word 'paragraph' comes from the Greek 'paragraphos,' which means 'to write beside' and evolved into Latin before being adopted into English.