Paper
noun
A thin material used for writing, printing, drawing, wrapping, etc.
She wrote a letter on a piece of paper.
Often appears as...
- piece of paper
- sheet of paper
noun
An essay or thesis, especially one read at an academic lecture or seminar.
She has to write a research paper for her class.
Often appears as...
- research paper
- academic paper
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Formal
Academic
noun
A regular publication containing news, information, and advertising, usually printed on newsprint and circulated widely.
I read the news in the morning paper.
Often appears as...
- morning paper
- read the paper
verb
To cover, line, or decorate with paper.
He papered the living room walls with patterned wallpaper.
Often appears as...
- paper the walls
- paper over
adjective
Existing only in theory and not in reality, made just to fulfill a legal or bureaucratic requirement.
It's only a paper agreement, there's no real commitment from them.
Often appears as...
- paper agreement
- paper profits
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To distribute leaflets or fliers, usually for promotional purposes.
The volunteers papered the neighborhood with fliers for the upcoming event.
Often appears as...
- paper the neighborhood
- paper the town
noun
A thin material used for writing, printing, drawing, wrapping, etc.
She wrote a letter on a piece of paper.
Often appears as...
- piece of paper
- sheet of paper
noun
An essay or thesis, especially one read at an academic lecture or seminar.
She has to write a research paper for her class.
Often appears as...
- research paper
- academic paper
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A regular publication containing news, information, and advertising, usually printed on newsprint and circulated widely.
I read the news in the morning paper.
Often appears as...
- morning paper
- read the paper
verb
To cover, line, or decorate with paper.
He papered the living room walls with patterned wallpaper.
Often appears as...
- paper the walls
- paper over
adjective
Existing only in theory and not in reality, made just to fulfill a legal or bureaucratic requirement.
It's only a paper agreement, there's no real commitment from them.
Often appears as...
- paper agreement
- paper profits
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To distribute leaflets or fliers, usually for promotional purposes.
The volunteers papered the neighborhood with fliers for the upcoming event.
Often appears as...
- paper the neighborhood
- paper the town
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Material
Remember, 'paper' in this sense is a tangible object you can touch, not an idea or concept.
Could you hand me that stack of papers, please?
Pro Tip 2/3Many Uses
'Paper' can refer to different products like notebooks, posters, cards, and more.
I bought some colored paper for the art project.
Pro Tip 3/3Measurements
When talking about paper, you might need to specify size or weight, like 'A4 size' or '80gsm paper'.
I need two sheets of A3 paper for my drawing.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Material
Remember, 'paper' in this sense is a tangible object you can touch, not an idea or concept.
Could you hand me that stack of papers, please?
Pro Tip 2/3Many Uses
'Paper' can refer to different products like notebooks, posters, cards, and more.
I bought some colored paper for the art project.
Pro Tip 3/3Measurements
When talking about paper, you might need to specify size or weight, like 'A4 size' or '80gsm paper'.
I need two sheets of A3 paper for my drawing.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Material
Remember, 'paper' in this sense is a tangible object you can touch, not an idea or concept.
Could you hand me that stack of papers, please?
Pro Tip 2/3Many Uses
'Paper' can refer to different products like notebooks, posters, cards, and more.
I bought some colored paper for the art project.
Pro Tip 3/3Measurements
When talking about paper, you might need to specify size or weight, like 'A4 size' or '80gsm paper'.
I need two sheets of A3 paper for my drawing.
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Making a TED-Ed Lesson:...
translate from a sketch to the actual prototype. Instead of using fancy paper, start with the cheap stuff and allow yourself to make mistakes and adjustments. This prototype lets you see how your preliminary sketches will come to life. You will want to first draw all individual parts on a single sheet,
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Molecules Bumping Into...
Let's write a paper together. On what? This isn't a new thought. Just a new way of seeing it. What if this is the way to prove the existence of molecules? Doesn't it sound like fun, dolly? You and me writing a paper that could change the world. And probability of chaos.
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How to spot a...
and contains a solution of potassium iodide and elemental iodine. It reveals of the presence of starch, which is commonly used to strengthen regular printer paper, but won't be found in real money. That's because authentic bills are made of cotton and linen
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Einstein's brilliant...
The EPR paper turned out to be wrong but brilliantly so. By leading physicists to think deeply about the foundations of quantum physics, it led to further elaboration of the theory and helped launch research into subjects like quantum information,
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How to create a great...
fail like this brand of toilet paper from sweden finally a few words about alphabet the parent company of google and now one of the world's most valuable companies much has been said and written about the the business strategy but i'll say a few
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Exponential Growth: How...
Before you move on, I encourage you to actually think about a possible answer to this question. After we have folded the paper once, it is now two thousandths of a centimeter in thickness. If we fold it in half once again,
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Einstein's miracle year...
Yet within the following year, Einstein would publish not one, not two, not three, but four extraordinary papers, each on a different topic, that were destined to radically transform our understanding of the universe.
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The evolution of the...
so printing houses popped up all over Europe. The product of this bibliographic boom is familiar to us in some respects, but markedly different in others. The skeleton of the book is paper, type, and cover.
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A whale saved my life PIPE...
paper about altruism in humpback whales, about how humpback whales have altruistic behavior towards other animals, not just their own species but other animals. Altruism is a true act of kindness,
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Joe Smith: How to use a...
Now, let's all say it together. Shake. Fold. You will for the rest of your life remember those words every time you pick up a paper towel.
Video examples
Making a TED-Ed Lesson:...
translate from a sketch to the actual prototype. Instead of using fancy paper, start with the cheap stuff and allow yourself to make mistakes and adjustments. This prototype lets you see how your preliminary sketches will come to life. You will want to first draw all individual parts on a single sheet,
Video examples
Molecules Bumping Into...
Let's write a paper together. On what? This isn't a new thought. Just a new way of seeing it. What if this is the way to prove the existence of molecules? Doesn't it sound like fun, dolly? You and me writing a paper that could change the world. And probability of chaos.
Video examples
How to spot a...
and contains a solution of potassium iodide and elemental iodine. It reveals of the presence of starch, which is commonly used to strengthen regular printer paper, but won't be found in real money. That's because authentic bills are made of cotton and linen
Video examples
Einstein's brilliant...
The EPR paper turned out to be wrong but brilliantly so. By leading physicists to think deeply about the foundations of quantum physics, it led to further elaboration of the theory and helped launch research into subjects like quantum information,
Video examples
How to create a great...
fail like this brand of toilet paper from sweden finally a few words about alphabet the parent company of google and now one of the world's most valuable companies much has been said and written about the the business strategy but i'll say a few
Video examples
Exponential Growth: How...
Before you move on, I encourage you to actually think about a possible answer to this question. After we have folded the paper once, it is now two thousandths of a centimeter in thickness. If we fold it in half once again,
Video examples
Einstein's miracle year...
Yet within the following year, Einstein would publish not one, not two, not three, but four extraordinary papers, each on a different topic, that were destined to radically transform our understanding of the universe.
Video examples
The evolution of the...
so printing houses popped up all over Europe. The product of this bibliographic boom is familiar to us in some respects, but markedly different in others. The skeleton of the book is paper, type, and cover.
Video examples
A whale saved my life PIPE...
paper about altruism in humpback whales, about how humpback whales have altruistic behavior towards other animals, not just their own species but other animals. Altruism is a true act of kindness,
Video examples
Joe Smith: How to use a...
Now, let's all say it together. Shake. Fold. You will for the rest of your life remember those words every time you pick up a paper towel.
Example 1 of 10
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Jason Kidd
American Athlete
I think sometimes when trades are made the beginning of the season on paper, they look great. It just takes time. Sometimes the process by the media or outside influences or sources want it to be now. Sometimes it doesn't work that way.
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J. M. G. Le Clezio
French Writer
I don't have any office; I can write everywhere. So, I put a piece of paper on the table, and then I travel. Literally, writing for me is like travelling. It's getting out of myself and living another life - maybe a better life.
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India Arie
American Musician
Saying things on paper that I would never, ever say, and saying things to myself, admitting things to myself, about myself and my personality, just putting it on paper, is how I deal with emotional pain.
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Hope Jahren
American Scientist
I can explain to you in detail just how a tree can be made into paper. But I've always wondered - and hoped - that someday, someone would help me discover how paper can be made back into a tree.
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Jaideep Ahlawat
Indian Actor
For an actor, his job becomes easy, when his character is described well on the paper. With a well-written role, it becomes simpler to design and understand your character.
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Randy Newman
American Comedian
I like the performing. And interviews, even. And the stuff that's not sitting in a room by yourself with empty paper. But I never loved writing, to tell you the truth.
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Noah Schnapp
American Actor
It's just nice to see something from paper come to life on the screen.
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James Sanborn
American Sculptor
All my high school papers were written in the rare book room.
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Pearl Bailey
American Actress
What the world really needs is more love and less paper work.
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John Daly
American Athlete
Money is just paper that gets us through life.
Quote examples
Jason Kidd
American Athlete
I think sometimes when trades are made the beginning of the season on paper, they look great. It just takes time. Sometimes the process by the media or outside influences or sources want it to be now. Sometimes it doesn't work that way.
Quote examples
J. M. G. Le Clezio
French Writer
I don't have any office; I can write everywhere. So, I put a piece of paper on the table, and then I travel. Literally, writing for me is like travelling. It's getting out of myself and living another life - maybe a better life.
Quote examples
India Arie
American Musician
Saying things on paper that I would never, ever say, and saying things to myself, admitting things to myself, about myself and my personality, just putting it on paper, is how I deal with emotional pain.
Quote examples
Hope Jahren
American Scientist
I can explain to you in detail just how a tree can be made into paper. But I've always wondered - and hoped - that someday, someone would help me discover how paper can be made back into a tree.
Quote examples
Jaideep Ahlawat
Indian Actor
For an actor, his job becomes easy, when his character is described well on the paper. With a well-written role, it becomes simpler to design and understand your character.
Quote examples
Randy Newman
American Comedian
I like the performing. And interviews, even. And the stuff that's not sitting in a room by yourself with empty paper. But I never loved writing, to tell you the truth.
Quote examples
Noah Schnapp
American Actor
It's just nice to see something from paper come to life on the screen.
Quote examples
James Sanborn
American Sculptor
All my high school papers were written in the rare book room.
Quote examples
Pearl Bailey
American Actress
What the world really needs is more love and less paper work.
Quote examples
John Daly
American Athlete
Money is just paper that gets us through life.
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