paper

//ˈpeɪpər//
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Noun

paperSingular
papersPlural
1

A thin material made from wood pulp or other fibers, used for writing, printing, or wrapping things.

I need some paper to write a letter.

2

A newspaper.

I read the paper every morning.

3

A piece of written work, especially an essay or academic article.

She wrote a paper on climate change for her university class.

4

Official documents that prove identity or provide information.

Please bring your papers to the immigration office.

5

Wallpaper.

We chose a floral paper for the bedroom.

Verb

1

To cover a wall or surface with wallpaper.

We decided to paper the bedroom walls.

2

To cover or conceal something, especially a problem or difficulty.

They tried to paper over the cracks in their relationship.

Adjective

1

Made of paper or resembling paper.

She made a paper flower for her mother.

2

Existing only in theory or on paper; not real or practical.

It was only a paper agreement with no real effect.

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