Paper

usgb/ˈpeɪpər/
noun

A thin material used for writing, printing, drawing, wrapping, etc.

She wrote a letter on a piece of paper.
Visual representation of "paper" - A thin material used for writing, printing, drawing, wrapping, etc.

Often appears as...

  • piece of paper
  • sheet of paper
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Physical Material

Remember, 'paper' in this sense is a tangible object you can touch, not an idea or concept.

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Could you hand me that stack of papers, please?
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Many Uses

'Paper' can refer to different products like notebooks, posters, cards, and more.

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I bought some colored paper for the art project.
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Measurements

When talking about paper, you might need to specify size or weight, like 'A4 size' or '80gsm paper'.

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I need two sheets of A3 paper for my drawing.
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