Synonyms for
Chapters
Definition
Chapters are the main divisions of a book or any written work.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- first chapter
- next chapter
- previous chapter
- read the chapter
- write a chapter
- chapter one
- chapter title
- chapter heading
Word family
noun chapter
verb chapterize
Usage note
While 'chapters' refers to distinct sections of a book, it can also be used metaphorically to describe periods or events in a life or history.
Example sentences
- The book has 20 chapters in total.
- I always read a chapter before going to bed at night.
- Each chapter in this book is very interesting to read.
- I have skipped a few chapters in this book because they were boring.
- The professor assigned us to read two chapters of the textbook for homework.
Quotes
The first sentence of every novel should be: Trust me, this will take time but there is order here, very faint, very human. Meander if you want to get to town. - Michael Ondaatje, 'In the Skin of a Lion'
A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading. - William Styron
A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return. - Salman Rushdie