article
AH-tihkl
Article (noun) means a piece of writing on a particular topic, published in a newspaper, magazine, or online. Example: “I read an interesting article about sleep in a magazine at the dentist.”
noun
1
A piece of writing on a particular topic, published in a newspaper, magazine, or online.
"I read an interesting article about sleep in a magazine at the dentist."
"The website published a long article on how to grow tomatoes."
"She wrote an article about local wildlife for the paper."
2
An individual item or object, especially one of a particular kind or category.
"The customs officer asked if she was carrying any article of value."
"The shop sells every article you need for camping."
"Each article of clothing was carefully labelled."
3
A word (such as "a," "an," or "the") that marks a noun as definite or indefinite.
"Learners often forget to put an article before a singular noun."
"In "a book", the word "a" is an indefinite article."
"In grammar, "the" is called the definite article."
How to use article
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA written piece for publication, a single item, or (in grammar) words like "a," "an," and "the."
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Common pairings
news article
article of clothing
definite article
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- articles
- Past tense
- articled
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Etymology
From Latin articulus, "a small joint or part," which also gives us "articulate."
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What does “article” mean?
The word “article” means a piece of writing on a particular topic, published in a newspaper, magazine, or online. In plain terms, a written piece for publication, a single item, or (in grammar) words like "a," "an," and "the.".
How do you pronounce “article”?
“Article” is pronounced AH-tihkl (/ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “article” in a sentence?
Here is “article” used in a sentence: “She wrote an article about local wildlife for the paper.”
What part of speech is “article”?
“Article” is a noun.
Where does the word “article” come from?
The word “article” comes from Latin. From Latin articulus, "a small joint or part," which also gives us "articulate.".
Is “article” a common word?
“Article” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “article” have?
“Article” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a piece of writing on a particular topic, published in a newspaper, magazine, or online.
What is the difference between an article and an essay?
An article is a piece of journalism written to inform, published in a newspaper, magazine, or website, and usually reporting facts or news. An essay is a more personal, argued piece that develops the writer's own analysis or viewpoint, common in academic or literary settings. Articles inform; essays argue and reflect.
What are the different types of articles?
Common types include news articles, which report current events; feature articles, which explore a topic in depth; opinion pieces or editorials, which argue a viewpoint; and reviews, which assess books, films, or products. Each is a focused piece of writing on one topic, but each serves a different purpose.
What is an example of an article?
A report in a newspaper about a local election is an article, as is a magazine feature on healthy eating or a website's guide to buying a laptop. Each is a self-contained piece of writing focused on one topic and published for a general audience to read.
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