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paragraph

US /ˈpærəˌɡræf/

noun Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please read the first paragraph of the letter before replying to the client.

Word Family

NounNoun
paragraph gốc paragrapher
VerbVerb
paragraph gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • passagethe act of passing from one state or place to the next
  • sectiona distinct part or subdivision of a document or law

Collocations

  • Easy write a short paragraph
    to compose or produce in written form regarding a short paragraph
  • Medium concluding paragraph of the report
    to concluding paragraph of the report, meaning to decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
  • Hard stipulated in the preceding paragraph
    to stipulated in the preceding paragraph, meaning to specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
  • Very Hard buried deep in a boilerplate paragraph
    to buried deep in a boilerplate paragraph, meaning to cover from sight

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