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Word: Paper
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French papir, from Latin papyrus ‘paper-reed’ (see papyrus). The verb dates from the late 16th century
ˈpeɪpə
material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing, drawing, or printing on, or as wrapping material
Short Definition:material for writing or wrapping
Examples:- a sheet of paper
- a paper napkin
- toffee papers
a sheet of paper with something written or printed on it
Short Definition:paper with writing on
Examples:- he riffled through the papers on his desk
a set of examination questions to be answered at one session
Short Definition:set of exam questions
Examples:- we had to sit a three-hour paper
an essay or dissertation, especially one read at an academic lecture or seminar or published in an academic journal
Short Definition:essay or dissertation
Examples:- he published a highly original paper on pattern formation
free passes of admission to a theatre or other entertainment.
Short Definition:free passes of admission to theatre
Word: Paper
Speech Type: Verb
ˈpeɪpə
apply wallpaper to (a wall or room)
Short Definition:apply wallpaper to
Examples:- the walls were papered in a Regency stripe
fill (a theatre) by giving out free tickets
Short Definition:fill theatre by giving out free tickets
Examples:- surely the theatre could at least have papered the house if the box office was looking so poor
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