Synonyms for

Paragraph

Verb / ˈpærʌˌgræf / / ˈperʌˌgræf / Another word for paragraph — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A paragraph is a section of a piece of writing, usually consisting of several sentences, dealing with a single topic or idea.

Synonyms & similar words

section passage text block division part segment article composition piece writing prose chapter clause portion participle sentence theme thesis subject

Synonyms by register

Formal

section passage segment discourse

Informal

bit chunk part

Literary

strophe canticle

Antonyms

sentence phrase clause word fragment utterance

Common collocations

  • write a paragraph
  • start a paragraph
  • end a paragraph
  • new paragraph
  • long paragraph
  • short paragraph
  • body paragraph
  • topic sentence

Word family

noun paragraph
verb paragraph
adjective paragraphic

Usage note

A paragraph is a distinct section of writing, typically dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or both. It is a fundamental unit of composition.

Example sentences

  1. I wrote a paragraph about my favorite animal.
  2. Each paragraph in the story described a different character.
  3. The essay had an introduction paragraph, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph.
  4. She underlined the topic sentence in each paragraph.
  5. The teacher asked us to write a paragraph summarizing the reading.

Quotes

  • A good writer is basically a story teller, not a scholar or a redeemer of mankind. - Isaac Bashevis Singer
  • The first sentence of every paragraph should be indented - Charles Dickens
  • A paragraph is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get. - Forrest Gump

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