Meaning of the word paragraph in English

What does paragraph mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

paragraph

US /ˈper.ə.ɡræf/

UK /ˈpær.ə.ɡrɑːf/

a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering

Example:

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Please read the first paragraph of the essay.

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Each paragraph should focus on a single idea.

Synonym:

section passage clause stanza item

to divide into paragraphs

Example:

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You should paragraph your essay for better readability.

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The editor asked him to paragraph the long block of text.

Synonym:

indent section divide