Meaning & use
paragraph
A distinct section of writing, usually several sentences long, that develops a single main idea.
See it in a sentence
Each paragraph in the essay should focus on one supporting argument.
She rewrote the opening paragraph three times to make it more engaging.
A note on using this word
A new paragraph signals a shift in idea or focus; overly long paragraphs can make writing harder to follow.
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