Paragraph (Noun)
Meaning
One of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The essay was well-organized, with each paragraph focusing on a different aspect of the topic.
- She started to read the chapter, but the long paragraph that covered the entire pagedaunted her.
- The professor asked the student to break up the lengthy paragraph into shorter, more manageable sections.
- A single paragraph in the report outlined the company's entire financial strategy for the upcoming year.
- After writing a few paragraphs, she decided to take a break and revise her work in the morning.